On 13 May 1969, while Eng and her mother are watching Chinese Opera at a temple in Kuala Lumpur, her father Kooi and brother Yeow are at Majestic Theatre. Amid post-election tensions a violent riot takes place, Eng loses contact with her father and brother, as the Prime Minister declares a state of emergency. On 13 May 2018, Eng comes across the Chinese Opera chief who confronted the local government on that same day 49 years ago. Together they share a moment of powerless remembrance of a more peaceful period of time.