Som, daughter of a sex worker, believes that love will lead her towards a better life. Ter, a young criminal, robs just to buy love that doesn't exist. Redlife explores a world that is broken, ignored, and which offers no escape.

Sai works as a hotel maid to earn extra money for baby formula, annoying her overbearing husband (Wichan Kanchanarung) who accuses her of neglecting both him and their children. She becomes friendly with a guest, with whom she bonds over the shared joy of motherhood. But Sai’s desperation leads her to petty theft.