In the winter of 2006, a murder at Jiangbei County Ferry sets off a complex investigation led by veteran detective Wu Xiangyong. As he delves deeper into the case, a series of unexpected events push him to his limits.

A sheepherder who was looked down upon by his village was hailed as a hero by the media because of a family incident. Under the moral kidnapping, the sheepherder lost the direction of life.

After an accident, Li Xin ends up with her deceased school friend’s parents. She stays there for a couple of days to recover. Her stay brings consolation, but also rips open old wounds.