The story of Yung Nin (portrayed by Sean Lau) is one of profound loss and quiet resilience. After the tragic loss of his family, he returns to his tea café, striving to maintain a semblance of normalcy in a life irrevocably altered. His days are steeped in memories: the kitchen where his wife, Kam Yin (played by Jo Kuk), lovingly prepared breakfast; the computer desk where his son, Hau Ming (portrayed by So Man-to), once immersed himself in online games; and the tender image of his daughter, Hau Yan (played by Bear Nuoyi), caring for her adopted calico cat, "Sam Fa." These recollections paint a picture of a family whose shared moments of joy seemed impervious to the tragedy that ultimately shattered their world.
The devastating event that claimed his loved ones left Yung Nin grappling with an emotional void. Though the bonds of blood once held his family together, they now serve as a painful reminder of what was taken from him. Struggling to reconcile his grief, he exists in a liminal space between memory and reality, finding solace in the echoes of the past. Yet, he cannot summon anger toward those still living, nor can he fully let go of the ones he has lost. His life has become a delicate balancing act, tethered to the past but seeking meaning in the present.
Despite the physical proximity to his son—separated only by a window—Yung Nin finds their relationship strained and suffocating. He pours himself into the role of a father with even greater determination, though the emotional distance between them remains palpable. The weight of unspoken grief and unresolved tension casts a shadow over their interactions, leaving both father and son searching for a way forward.
The question lingers: Can this fractured bond between Yung Nin and Hau Ming find healing? Can their shared pain become a bridge to mutual understanding and redemption? As they navigate the long, dark night of their sorrow, the possibility of salvation—for both—rests in their ability to confront their loss together and rediscover what it means to truly connect.
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