When an asteroid hits the Earth leading to underwater volcanic eruptions, the inhabitants of a small riverside town start to flee inland. Before she leaves, Nian decides to say goodbye to her childhood friend.
The water ripples and flows. An asteroid has crashed into the sea. The sea level rises. Some flee, others decide to stay with their old lives. In the middle of it all is young Nian, who wants to say goodbye to her childhood friend. Poetic, quiet Palme d'Or winner 2022.