In 1971, as Typhoon Nadine approaches Taiwan’s east coast, a passenger train departs amid growing winds. Substitute conductor Xiao Lin and driver Ah-He remain calm, prioritizing the safety of all on board. Journalist Xiao Li, frustrated by his rural assignment, is reluctantly on the train. When floodwaters rise and the track becomes unsafe, Ah-He leads the passengers through treacherous conditions to seek shelter. Amid fear and hardship, strangers support one another and reveal the strength of compassion. The group finds refuge in an abandoned factory. Deeply moved by the experience, Xiao Li reconsiders his role as a journalist, turning away from the pursuit of fame to instead report on humanity’s quiet courage and selfless acts.