A decade ago, Qiaoqiao and her cousin worked in a southern Chinese factory, nurturing dreams of their future. Today Qiaoqiao, with her husband Tiandong and children Ziling and Fuling, faces challenges due to Fuling's brittle bone disease. As they return to their hometown for the Spring Festival, an unexpected event separates the family. Qiaoqiao's rural memories blend with the present, reminding her of life's circular nature.

Theater director Lin Su recruits Nan Xi, a recent college graduate and first-time actress, to play a suicidal young woman in his latest production. Nan Xi showed great talent in acting, but struggles to connect with her role. Off stage, Lin Su confronts a lingering attachment from his past, while Nan Xi navigates a troubled childhood, family pressure, and a love she has no answer for.