A story, "that carries both superb comedy and powerful emotional force" according to the Toronto Star, about an immigrant family who left their home in Newfoundland to build a new life during the middle of the 20th century. They now prepare for the changes that come as the children set out on their own. This emotionally autobiographical play sheds light on the challenges, and struggle for identity, within a troubled home. Resonating across cultures, audience demand for a follow up story about the Mercer family spawned four more plays in a series that garnered international attention for Canadian playwright David French.