It stars Annabelle Rama as Esme, an abrasive, loudmouth mother, and Ruffa Gutierrez[1] as Abbey, her American-spoken daughter from the United States.

Esmeralda "Esme" Fajardo, a spirited and ultra-liberal teenager from Cebu, moves to Manila for college.

Esme, who now has two sons, Boboy (de Vera) and Pipo (Escudero) from different fathers, welcomes Abbey into her real family.

Esme's confrontations with people around her, including her son's secret girlfriend and a rival neighbor, lead to humorous yet violent situations.

Three months later, Abbey returns to the United States, only to be surprised by her mother, who follows her and plans to live with her in New York City.