"She is unsuitable for any man's love." (Xi Xi, A Woman Like Me) Sum-yin skillfully repairs wounds, conceals scars, and provides other beautician services, consistently bringing comfort and gratitude to her clients. But beneath the surface, she is deeply wounded. Her work as a mortuary cosmetologist makes her acutely aware of the pervasive scent of death, which seems to permeate her very being and casts a shadow over her unfulfilling relationship with Kwan, her unaware boyfriend. Nothing – not even cigarettes, perfume, or meticulous cleaning – can dispel it. Eventually, she must make a choice.