Set in the 1930s, this is the deeply personal story of Jan, a boy unloved by his cruel father and haunted by the death of his mother during his birth.
Raised in a tense household with his stepmother, Jan searches for comfort and connection, especially through his feelings for Hyacinth, the girl he adores.
As he grows, his journey into love and desire is shaped by his complicated bond with Madame Boonleung, his father’s mistress, who becomes central to his awakening.
