Advised by a blind fortune teller, Snail the Burglar steals from the estate of Master Cockle and sells the lootings to the young widow Miss Mussels. When an infuriated Master Cockle later traces his lost possessions to Miss Mussels' house, he drags her to the Court for a trial - but the odds turn out to be against his favour as the Court's Prefect becomes deeply infatuated with Miss Mussels.

No one can understand why a successful and seemingly happily married actress killed herself, but some think that it has to do with what happened to her during the war.

When a drunken night yields an unplanned pregnancy, a woman considers raising her baby alone as the father's role hangs in a balance.

It was a full moon day in July, a day on which many Vietnamese believe spirits of the dead can return home. Mrs Yen was sleeping and she dreamt about Hung -- her elder, adopted son, who died many years ago. Why is Hung’s spirit returning? Is it to seek revenge for his death? -- Mrs. Yen’s dream is a consequence of the relationship between her biological son and her adopted son. When they announced their love to the family, Mrs. Yen was devastated. She could not accept it and her efforts to keep them apart may have driven Hung to his death. In Vietnam, as elsewhere, parents are sure they know what’s best for their children. But the spirits may not be convinced...