Although Kitty and Misty were raised as sisters, they couldn't be more different. Kitty, an over-achiever, plays by the rules, following the traditional path on her journey to the American dream, while Misty, an unapologetic tramp breaks every rule she can. Kitty basks in the glory of one success after another while Misty sulks in background until tragedy turns the tables in a surprising way. Clutter takes a satirical look at America's obsession with materialism and class consciousness as it follows one woman's journey into hoarding and the tragic consequences that result from her inability to cope with loss.