In the vibrant city of Taipei, a young woman named Wei (played by Shu Qi) navigates between superficiality and the search for meaning in the bustling urban world of the 2000s. Trapped in a cycle of parties, fleeting relationships, and the pursuit of instant pleasure, Wei feels disillusioned and lost. Her life seems to unfold between fleeting encounters with lovers and moments of introspection in which she questions her path.
The story is set in a nightlife environment filled with neon lights, nightclubs, and conversations about the fate of youth in a constantly changing society. Wei becomes involved with a couple of men: a charming city boy who seduces her with his charisma and a more mysterious and cerebral figure who challenges her worldview. As she drifts from one encounter to another, her relationships become a reflection of her internal quest, revealing the loneliness that can be felt even in company.
Through her experiences, Wei begins to question the value of contemporary life and the decisions she is making. The film explores the struggle between the desire for authentic connection and the superficiality of the modern world, taking the viewer on an emotional journey that captures the essence of a generation caught between the past and an uncertain future. With stunning visual aesthetics and an immersive narrative, this story becomes a poignant and sincere portrait of contemporary youth.