In a stagnant post-war atmosphere, a couple, Liyan and Yuwen, live in separate rooms, struggling to find connection. Their lives are disrupted by the arrival of Zhang, a former childhood friend and now a physician, who is surprised to discover that his youthful sweetheart is now Liyan's wife. As Zhang's presence sparks new possibilities, the couple must confront their stagnant relationship and consider new paths forward, including an affair, an arranged marriage, or simply embracing life's vitality.
Springtime in a Small Town
A married couple's relationship is revitalized by the arrival of a Shanghai doctor, who has a complex past with the wife and conceals a life-changing truth.