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In 1960, spirited four-year-old girl, also the first generation of Chinese immigrant family is beaten to submission. She endures repeated episodes of what her mother calls corporal punishment -- the Chinese Way to show love. Physical, emotional, and constant verbal abuse leads her to believe she is a worthless daughter. At school, she blooms under encouraging teachers and the camaraderie of friends, retreating at home. As the years pass, her confidence erodes, leaving her vulnerable and unprepared to face adulthood. Lacking healthy role models and essential life skills, she searches for love and acceptance through a series of failed relationships. But it is only through these interactions that she's able to learn to live like she never knew was possible.