In a decaying mansion in the Hamptons, two exceptional women live isolated from the outside world. Edith Bouvier Beale, known as "Big Edie," and her daughter, "Little Edie," are relatives of the famous Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, but their lives echo the opulence they once had. The story centers on their tumultuous and fascinating relationship, marked by laughter, struggle, and nostalgia. As the years pass, the house becomes a reflection of their emotional and physical deterioration, with wild animals devouring the garden and the forgotten aristocracy haunting their memories.
The dynamic between mother and daughter is both endearing and complicated, filled with love, resentment, and a constant struggle for independence. Big Edie longs for attention and recognition, while Little Edie seeks her own identity amidst the rigidity of an environment that confines them. With the arrival of the camera, the viewer witnesses the improvisations and dramas that arise from their daily coexistence, as well as reflections on the passage of time and the quest for happiness in a world that seems to have left them behind.
In addition to exploring the uniqueness of these women, the narrative reveals the complexities of family, fame, and lost dreams, all enveloped in an atmosphere charged with melancholy and dark humor. The story of these two misfits transcends their tragic reality, offering a poignant and often hilarious glimpse into the search for a place in the universe.