Some have parents of different races or religions. Some, like Montana, have parents who divorced. Some have single parents. Some were adopted. Some are being raised by a grandparent or guardian.
Regular kids talking Kids like Montana are the stars of the film.
Emily has a mother of German descent and father who is Chinese. She says she gets to celebrate Christmas and Chinese New Year. You don't have to be a rat to marry a rat. Clips show the families at home, eating, getting ready for school. In their own words, the kids talk about their lives, and what they'd like other kids to know about their families.