On the way to begin her new life and career, Jenna crashes at her estranged brother Ryan's house. When Ryan discovers that his sister isn't doing as well as she lets on, he and his live-in girlfriend do everything they can to help Jenna get her life back together. Jenna Bums the Loveseat is a micro-budget, independent film about an estranged brother and sister forming the relationship they never had, made in the spiritual vein of the Dogme 95 and mumblecore film movements.