It is the 1940s. Tianying (Allen Chen) and Huiniang (Joanne Peh) have two children, Zhang Jia (Damien Teo) and Zhang Min (Lieu Yanxi). An adopted child, Zhang Min often intercedes when Zhang Jia is naughty and begs for mercy on his behalf. Tianying enjoys a comfortable life. Business in the pharmaceuticals factory is good, and Huiniang is a good wife. Word that the Japanese are nearing Malaysia leaves him worried that war will soon break out. Indeed, on 12 Dec 1941, the people are awakened by an air raid.