Mildred Pierce

When her husband leaves the family home, Mildred Pierce must find a way to survive with her young daughters against the backdrop of the Great Depression.

After finding her feet at the restaurant, Mildred reveals a new ambition, meets a mysterious stranger, and faces a family crisis.

In the wake of a family tragedy, Mildred throws herself into her work with great success, but Monty's closeness with Veda bothers her.

Several years into her enterprise, Mildred has become very successful, yet continues to clash with the manipulative and ruthless Veda.

A chance encounter sparks a reconciliation between Mildred and Monty, but Mildred's devotion to Veda threatens to destroy everything for which she has worked.