Mao Xue Wen

A mysterious young woman appears in the woods and crosses paths with a succession of local figures, including a traveling photographer, a lonely old man, a reckless young punk, and two local policemen. As these encounters ripple through the community, they unearth old local myths, unexpressed traumas, and the hidden, shadowed histories of the residents.

A decade after being rescued from a devastating earthquake, Xu Lai returns to China as a reporter and dog trainer. Reuniting with firefighter Jin Shichuan—who doesn’t recognize her—they clash at first but are soon forced to work together to form a search and rescue dog team. As they face life-threatening missions side by side, their past connection resurfaces and a deeper bond begins to grow.