In the 1994 post-martial law period in Taiwan, Chi-wei, a female college student, joins the strike to fight for their freedom of expression. During the protest, Chi-wei is slowly attracted by Ching, whose boyfriend Kuang is the leader of the student strike. As the chemistry between Chi-wei and Ching gradually intensifies, Kuang also shows a romantic interest in Chi-wei and their love struggles become closely intertwined with politics. Eventually, Chi-wei realizes that her desire and emotion are unconstrained as their creative freedom. For her, it's not only a protest for freedom but also an inner fight for her self-awakening.