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Cast
Laura Dern (Amy Jellicoe)Diane Ladd (Helen Jellicoe)Sarah Burns (Krista Jacobs)Luke Wilson (Levi Callow)Timm Sharp (Dougie Daniels)Mike White (Tyler)Jon Shere (Louis)Brent Bradshaw (Ken)Bayne Gibby (Connie)Michaela Watkins (Janice Holm)Jason Mantzoukas (Omar Ali)Travis Heaps (Steve Jacobs)Charles Esten (Damon Manning)Dermot Mulroney (Jeff Flender)Amy Hill (Judy Harvey)Riki Lindhome (Harper)Dan Levy (Seth)Christie Volkmer (Szidon's Assistant)
Creators
Laura Dern, Mike White
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Synopsis
A self-destructive woman who has a spiritual awakening becomes determined to live an enlightened life, creating havoc at home and work.
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