
In the 1990s, Annie and Seth's father left to find work. Their mother, Autumn, cared for mother-in-law Li Fenglian and children Annie and Seth. On Mid-Autumn Festival, Annie and Seth awaited their father's return. Their anticipation ended in disappointment as only other children's fathers returned. Seth was mocked for being sickly, suffering from congenital heart disease. Annie was bewildered, uncertain of the future.