In Taiwan's rural village, the Ghost Month arrives, intertwining the spiritual and living worlds. Li Hua, a schoolteacher, confronts her disconnection from ancestral traditions as she witnesses a night of ghostly celebrations. Through haunting visions, she encounters her ancestors, evoking a deep sense of responsibility toward her heritage. The evening culminates in a poignant reenactment of cultural unity where the living honor the dead, blending joy and fear, and reaffirming the importance of remembering one's roots.