A Chinese-trained opera singer lives in a remote Kazakh village with her grandmother and her sick young niece. The film follows the singer's determined efforts to earn the money needed for life-saving medicine. Through this basic premise, the director and his non-professional actors vividly portray everyday life, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. The audience experiences a deeper appreciation for ordinary moments – preparing food, teaching, and navigating daily routines like doctor visits and shopping. The entire film is improvised by the filmmaker and the cast.