
The story unfolds with So Jeong, a young woman whose life bridges two distinct worlds. As a child, she left Korea with her mother to settle in the Philippines, growing up in an unfamiliar land with only faint memories of her homeland lingering in the background. Years later, she returns to Korea to pursue her studies, under the condition that she must live with her distant cousins—faces she vaguely recalls from her mother’s stories or faded old photographs. This return is not merely a geographical journey but a collision with her past, forcing her to confront people who were once a part of her childhood.
At first, life with her cousins is marked by awkwardness tinged with curiosity. So Jeong, with her gentle demeanor yet vibrant eyes, quickly becomes the focal point of the household. Her cousins, each with their own distinct personalities—ranging from quiet mystery to excessive enthusiasm—slowly reveal deeper, hidden facets of themselves in her presence. Brief conversations over meals and fleeting glances in moments of stillness begin to take on hues of emotion that transcend mere familial bonds. Something powerful, yet indefinable, seeps into the crevices of their interactions, turning seemingly ordinary moments into smoldering embers.
The film does not shy away from delving into these intricate emotions. The affection between So Jeong and her cousins gradually crosses the boundaries of family, venturing into a forbidden territory laced with temptation and danger. Carefully crafted scenes, both subtle and daring, portray the characters’ inner turmoil as they grapple with desire and moral duty. From an innocent girl stepping into a new world, So Jeong unwittingly becomes a catalyst, stirring the buried depths of those around her, while she herself is drawn into the same emotional whirlwind.