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Xia Yulai returns to his hometown village after years away to fulfill his father's last wish. Instead of the peace he expected, he's met with old grudges, family secrets, and neighbors who remember a different version of him. His attempts to manage the neglected tea plantation lead to a series of absurd situations and unexpected revelations. This 2025 dramedy walks the line between subtle irony and genuine nostalgia, exploring the theme of returning to one's roots in modern China. The protagonist must rebuild relationships with locals, each guarding their own version of the past. The film becomes a story about how the past constantly intrudes on the present, and how attempts to escape oneself are doomed to fail.