Amidst the unsettling sight of thousands of dead pigs drifting down the Yangtze River, a diverse group of characters in Shanghai finds their lives intertwined. A pig farmer grapples with the fallout of the mysterious deaths, while a busboy and a salon owner navigate their own struggles. An expatriate architect seeks purpose in a rapidly changing city, and a disillusioned wealthy girl confronts her privileged existence. As their stories unfold, the looming environmental disaster becomes a catalyst for unexpected connections and revelations in a vibrant urban landscape.