In Sokcho, a small seaside town in South Korea, 23-year-old Soo-Ha leads a steady life spent between visits to her mother, a fishmonger, and her relationship with her boyfriend Jun-oh. The arrival of Frenchman Yan Kerrand at the guesthouse where she works raises questions about her own identity. As winter numbs the town, they observe each other, test each other, and form a fragile connection.