Here is what I remember. A old woman decides to take her two children (or two grandchildren ?) and move to California. They set out in their car. The old woman is getting stressed out driving, but she says “I’m a tough old merch.” Shortly after, she dies of a heart attack. Then, the daughter continues driving. I remember they got pulled over by the police. He sees the license plate and asks “Where are you headed?” Does this sound familiar?
Annie’s Point
http://imdb.com/rg/an_share/title/title/tt0441733/?
I’m sorry. I left one detail out. I saw this movie on TV in the late 80s. Annie’s Point was 2005. So this movie was in the 80s or before.