Quirky 28-year-old, Tess, is a struggling accessories designer who has always lived in the shadow of her successful, perfectionist Taiwanese father. For years, Tess has yearned for the chance to prove herself, and when a dear family member passes away unexpectedly, she seizes the chance to step up and help her father organize the funeral. Now, Tess must navigate the intricate traditions of a Taiwanese funeral ritual in order to meet her father's impossible demands. However, when an once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity comes knocking at her door, Tess is forced to choose between work and family, and risk losing connection with her father forever.