Quirky, intelligent first film in the Taiwanese New Wave tradition. Produced by cinema great Hou Hsiao-Hsien… Pawnshop manager Tung-Ching’s life has become too unpredictable since the lifeline of his left hand was physically damaged three months ago. His girlfriend Eiko is desperate to find a way to help Tung-Ching retrieve his lifeline. He has lost interest .in the future and is already flirting with another girl!