A hair salon apprentice accidentally saves a gangster's life — an act that helps bring in new clientele and drops her into a world of chaos.

As nightfall casts shadows on their secrets, the woman schemes under the shroud of darkness, returning to the house to share her clandestine plans with her partner in crime. Yet, an otherworldly aura permeates the air, revealing the lovers' true selves and dropping cryptic hints about the mysterious male corpse.

Yue's brother was executed by the government. Determined to bring his body back home, Yue goes to Taipei alone and finds help in Chao Kung-tao, a discharged soldier. Two people with no relations become friends in need, embarking on a journey that could cost them their lives.