Tirja is now on the brink of despair after the inherited business from his late father collapsed under his care. At the same time, his younger sibling, Marni, never hesitates to blame him, calling Tirja a burden on the family. As the one-year anniversary of his father’s death approaches, Tirja tries to find purpose by attempting to catch a big fish from the river where he usually escapes from his problems at home. However, the river holds deeper secrets than he imagined, as he frequently encounters a mysterious old man who offers him an unexpected way out.

Nurjanah has been running her small salon in South Kemang for 17 years. More than just an affordable haircut place, her salon has become a safe space and gathering spot for women from lower- to middle-income backgrounds. Bad news strikes when Lilis, a longtime client, informs her that Salon Gue Aje is about to be evicted to make room for a wellness center complex deemed more "suitable" for Kemang’s aesthetic.