I must surrender myself to return to you with a clean slate, to marry you without any shadows, making our love pure and unwavering.
The story unfolds in a secluded mountainous region where Han Chong sets explosives for hunting. Unexpectedly, the explosives are triggered not by wildlife but by Lao Hong, a fellow villager. The explosion leaves Lao Hong severely injured, eventually leading to his demise, leaving behind a mute widow and two children.
After discussions among the villagers, Han Chong decides to privately settle the matter by compensating for the incident. However, the mute widow seems uninterested in the compensation amount, exhibiting erratic behavior and incoherent speech. Many believe that her husband's death has profoundly impacted her, driving her to madness. In desperation, Han Chong takes on the responsibility of caring for the widow and her two children.
During this process, he gradually discovers the gentle and lovable qualities of the mute widow. Despite the initial challenges, a bond forms between them as they navigate the complexities of life together.
After discussions among the villagers, Han Chong decides to privately settle the matter by compensating for the incident. However, the mute widow seems uninterested in the compensation amount, exhibiting erratic behavior and incoherent speech. Many believe that her husband's death has profoundly impacted her, driving her to madness. In desperation, Han Chong takes on the responsibility of caring for the widow and her two children.
During this process, he gradually discovers the gentle and lovable qualities of the mute widow. Despite the initial challenges, a bond forms between them as they navigate the complexities of life together.