Lilac and her family are forced to evacuate their impoverished hometown of Porte Capebot, a city marked by its humble charm and countless potholes, as Hurricane Irene looms on the horizon. Seeking refuge at Uncle Randy's house in Saint Kapaal, the family faces not only the external chaos of the storm but also internal tensions. Long-standing issues, including smoking habits, past relationships, and clashing perspectives, resurface, threatening to pull them apart. As the winds howl outside, Lilac's family must confront their personal storms and find a way to weather the challenges together.