Faye Good, a janitor who wins one billion dollars in the lottery, eagerly travels to the city to share the life-changing news with her son, Will Good. However, her excitement quickly turns to heartbreak as she is humiliated by Will, his wife, and her mother-in-law. Will, full of disdain, even chases her away and severs ties with her. It is only after learning about the lottery that he begins to regret his harsh decisions.