Hanoi of 1978, milkwood pine flowers in autumn, and the anxiety of idealistic youths navigating postwar life. A young couple struggle to be together as individual happiness gets in the way.
Hoài and Vận fall in love during the war against the French. Vận fought as a guerrilla and Vận ferried guerrillas across the river. When peace comes, Vietnam is divided in two across the Bến Hải River, leaving them separated.
Ce film relate les expériences d'une jeune fille nord-vietnamienne de 11 ans qui vit les horreurs du bombardement de Hanoi et recherche sa famille. Sa vie avant le bombardement est illustrée par des flashbacks alors qu'elle vit quelques jours d'angoisse et d'horreur.