The story of Wan Xin is a story about what happens when you compromise with your conscience. You step over yourself for the sake of duty. China. Second half of the 20th century. Our heroine is one of the first real midwives, thanks to her hundreds of babies were born. But then a new era began - the state introduced the “one family - one child” policy. The country was in chaos. Called to give life, Wan Xin prevented the birth of many children and broke many destinies. Yes, she carried out the will of others and acted in the name of the common good. But how can she continue to live with this burden?