In Hong Kong, Ashley Chung is stuck in her uncomfortable and inescapable past. That is, until she receives an acceptance letter to do a master's program in Ontario, Canada. Despite her Cantonese mother's opposition, Ashley knows she must leave her home and past behind if she's ever to have a second chance in life. However, try as she might, she can't seem to leave her past in Hong Kong. Alone and unsupported, with the Umbrella revolution gaining momentum back home, Ashley also struggles with her nuanced stance and how removed she feels from her compatriots. Then she meets Logan and slowly falls in love, leaving Ashley wondering how long she can keep her past a secret. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, another one of Ashley's secrets emerges in the form of an insurance policy, leaving her family worried about Ashley. Buried in lies, low on funds, and anxious about her post-graduate plans, Ashley needs to find the dig herself out of this hole, make it work with Logan and reconcile with her mother.
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