The events take place in the 1920s, when Korea is under Japanese occupation. It is a terrifying time for many people. They have lost their homes, jobs, and many have had to leave urgently, but not everyone was able to do so. Those left without a roof over their heads, wealth, and means of survival try to find shelter in Jiaodong. Desperately seeking refuge in the Chinese border region, located on the northern bank of the Tumen River. But even there, not everyone will find peace...