In a drought-stricken Taiwan, watermelons become a valuable resource, serving as a symbol of life, connection, and desire. The paths of Hsiao-Kang and Shiang-chyi cross in a large apartment complex, where he has abandoned his former life as a watch salesman to act in pornographic films. Meanwhile, she scours the city for plastic water bottles to reuse. Their aimless pursuits are interrupted by fantastical song and dance numbers, as they navigate their lives and search for connection. Despite his film-making endeavors, can they find a deeper bond with each other?
The Wayward Cloud
A struggling Hollywood actress finds new life through an unexpected collaboration with an old acquaintance, as a devastating water shortage in Taipei unexpectedly gives rise to a thriving watermelon industry.