The game takes place in China in the 1980s. The main character of the game, Ningchuan, 13, is the victim of his dad's domestic abuse which has lasted for many years. His dad became very ill-tempered due to increased stress from work and is an alcoholic. Whenever his temper or the alcohol kicks in, he would curse and physically hit, sometimes with objects such as a wooden stick, Ningchuan. Ningchuan’s mother is different from his dad and tries to protect Ningchuan. However, she often finds herself helpless and falls victim to her husband’s violence. One day, upon a heated argument between Ningchuan’s dad and mum, Ningchuan’s dad loses the last string of control and kills his wife. He fled the scene, leaving Ningchuan to only discover his mother’s cold body in the blood. Losing his last line of moral support, Ningchuan completely breaks down and becomes mentally unstable and soon gets sent to a mental hospital.
