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A talented baker who uses her skills to cope with her family's disintegration when her husband loses his job, her mother moves in, and her estranged father reappears.

Ruth's husband, who loses his job, contributing to the family's challenges.

Ruth's mother, who moves in with Ruth and her family, adding to the household dynamics.

Ruth's long-estranged father, who shows up at her door with nowhere else to go, further complicating family life.