Little Miss Sunshine

In theory, Richard Hoover (Greg Kinnear) has life under control, but in practice, action is needed. He can't sell his success concept to either his clients or his family. His father is kicked out of the nursing home, his son silently rejects the world, and his wife (Toni Collette) has lost faith in him, while his brother-in-law nearly loses his life after a suicide attempt. Only Olive, the youngest, seems grounded and appears to have internalized her father's optimism. The adorable, slightly chubby seven-year-old is fascinated by beauty queens and is determined to participate in the "Little Miss Sunshine" pageant, where young beauty talent is evaluated each year. When Olive is actually invited, the whole family sets off in their VW bus to California. Soon, nerves are frayed on the journey, and small crises lead to major disasters. Yet, despite all the complications, the chaotic clan comes together and shows with their little sunshine what real winners look like.