A tribute to the Ao Dai that symbolizes the lofty and pure willpower of Vietnamese women. A magnificent drama that portrays how one poor and oppressed family manages to maintain its pride and dignity, and overcome adversities since the 1950s. A film that speaks, in particular, to the strength and resilience of women caught in the grips of poverty. Hoi An, Vietnam in the 1950s. Dau and Gu, who have slaved away for a landlord all their lives, finally escape and start a family. However, they get caught within the unrelenting cycle of war and poverty, however, they face numerous tragedies. Even after losing everything, they still maintain their faith in the Ao Dai that Dau has left behind. The sufferings of Dau and Gu`s family constitute a story about the historical upheavals within Vietnamese society. It is also a story of resistance by ordinary families who refuse to submit to poverty or oppression; the film depicts a tragic but beautiful spirit. In this sublime story, even the eyesore of their old-fashioned dress becomes a mere speck of dust in the sun. (Kim Ji-seok)