The central protagonist, a Beijing laborer whose life is upended when his beloved dog Cala is confiscated by authorities. He desperately attempts to raise 5000 RMB for a license within 18 hours, resorting to coercing pound workers and attempting to trick officials with a neighbor's license. His quest strains his marriage and endangers his son.
Father-son bond tested by desperation and external pressure.
Married couple navigating economic hardship and sudden crisis.
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