 Trip In A Summer Dress is about a strong willed mother and her children: daughter Sarah Jean And Son, Mathew. JAnine Turner Makes her Directorial Debut with this rich complicated story that explores age old, classic conflicts: Mother versus daughter and society versus the soul. Mama is steadfast about how she feels Sara Jean , age 15, should live her life. Over the course of five years Sara Jean struggles to find the courage to confront her mother. Oddly, as she embarks on a journy of the heart, Sara Jean finds strength through the prodding of a precocious five year old little girl, Scarlette. Emboldened by their mutual bond they proceed to face their mothers together. As Sara Jean finally dares to speak her truths. Will it reap the reward she so desprately seeks?