Grandma

Elle, a lesbian poet, is coping with the recent death of her long-term life partner. She struggles with memories of Violet and the loneliness that follows. The film frames her grief as the emotional backdrop for the events to come.

Elle ends her four-month relationship with Olivia, telling her that their relationship meant nothing. The breakup highlights her unsettled state after Violet's death. This rupture pushes her toward Sage and the desperate plan to find money.

Sage arrives, revealing she is pregnant and asking for $630 to cover an abortion scheduled for that afternoon. The two decide to drive around Los Angeles to scrounge the money, turning the day into a desperate fundraising road trip. Their journey marks the start of a fraught search that tests their bond.

On the road, Elle forcefully extorts $50 from the father of Sage's child to contribute to the abortion fund. The maneuver shows how far she is willing to go to meet the urgent need. The exchange foreshadows the mounting moral compromises of their plan.

Seeking more funds, Elle visits Deathy, a tattoo artist, hoping to borrow money. Deathy can't cover the debt fully but slips Elle about $60 from the till and gives her a new tattoo that looks like the letter 'O'. Sage suspects it's Olivia's initial, though Elle insists it's only a circle. The moment adds a cryptic symbol to their tense day.

Elle attempts to sell several rare books to Carla, owner of a busy café, hoping for cash. Carla gauges prices on eBay and offers a paltry sum, which enrages Elle. Olivia is present and berates her as they leave, deepening the day’s sense of failure.

Desperate, Elle and Sage visit Elle's ex-husband Karl, who hasn't spoken to her in years. He agrees to hand over the cash after a kiss in return, sparking an argument about their breakup. They reveal that they need money for an abortion, and Karl becomes angry and refuses to pay.

Karl erupts in anger when he learns Elle previously aborted his child without telling him. Elle explains that she wanted a child but not a husband, highlighting the reasons behind their split. He still refuses to pay, leaving them without the money they expected.

Sage and Elle confront Sage's single mother Judy, who is furious about the pregnancy but reluctantly hands over the needed funds. Elle drives Sage to the abortion clinic to proceed with the scheduled procedure. The day edges closer to its resolution as they push through this final hurdle.

At the abortion clinic, Sage has the procedure and Judy forgives her, taking Sage home afterward. Elle quietly giggles at memories of her late partner Violet, a small moment of bittersweet joy amid the day's chaos. The relief is tempered by the ongoing emotional fallout of the day.

On her way home, Elle stops by Olivia's house to apologize for saying their relationship meant nothing. The visit leads to a reconciliation and a kiss, reopening a possible path back to Olivia. The moment is tender and suggests uncertain hope for Elle's future.

After the kiss, Elle walks down the sidewalk, laughing at memories of Violet as she heads home. The walk frames the film's ending with a mix of joy, grief, and unresolved longing. Her steps carry a sense of moving forward amid the remnants of loss.