It is 1953, North Korea. The Korean War is coming to its end as both sides become aware of the inevitable divide between the northern and southern territories. Two Korean sisters, Young-Hee and Jung-Sook, escape the captivity of North Korean Communist Soldiers and head towards the 38th Parallel to find freedom and their family. During this journey, they struggle to overcome their fears and uncertainty of being reunited with their family, along with the endless sacrifices that must be made.