A mother and her son living amid economic turbulence in the beautiful Chinese green tea-farming landscape.

A moment of impulsiveness turns Gao Zhilei into a "stay-at-home" individual, but he never expected his life to take a turn in the opposite direction. A series of changes compel him to take on his responsibilities as the head of the family. When life's burdens hit hard, he must confront himself and start anew.

Wang Tiemei, a single mother, loses her job and moves, befriending neighbor Xiaoye who appears cheerful but is depressed. Their bond grows as Tiemei navigates relationships with her ex-husband causing trouble.

A group of poachers provoke the fury of a great white shark. After killing the poachers, the shark sets its sights on a group of friends celebrating their university graduation on a yacht. A life-and-death struggle on the open water ensues.