Heat

May 2018, a small city in Southern China, hot and humid. Lila(27) is escaping from this sad place after having a fight with her violent boyfriend. Trees and electric poles are passing outside of the cabinet window. Lila is on the train to another city to visit her college best friend Lucas(27). After Lila arrives, Lucas accommodates her to his place to help her relax. The next day, Lucas introduces his friend, photographer Rita to Lila. On the dance floor, Lila and Rita have a fling with the help of alcohol and music. A subtle feeling is bubbling up between them. After Rita(30) lifts Lila to her bed, she sees the bruises scattered on Lila's back - Rita, artsy, edgy and with a free spirit, deeply attracts Lila. Meanwhile, Lila makes a feeling of dependency on Lucas. She wonders whether it is love or illusion.