In the secluded town of Riverwort, Jade and Oje grow up relying on each other as family. But when Jade is suddenly consumed by an uncontrollable rut, he loses control and hurts the person he loves most. Consumed by guilt, Jade chooses to disappear, leaving Oje behind with nothing but unanswered feelings, until news arrives that the ship Jade boarded has sunk, forcing the truth of their bond to surface in the most devastating way.