Erik and Daniella are an interracial couple in their mid-30s, making plans to start a family. Erik is half Japanese and half white, and he puts up with the occasional uncomfortable comment about his Asian heritage from his white mother-in-law. But when Dani’s mom makes one offensive comment in particular, Erik decides that for the sake of their future child, it’s time for him and Dani to speak up.

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