Composed of three separate stories, the film vividly portrays Taiwan during the cold war period when the country developed its economy with help from the United States.

Kun-shu (segment "The Sandwich Man")

Ah-chu (segment "The Sandwich Man")

Lee's Father (segment "Vicki's Hat")

Mei-li (segment "Vicki's Hat")

Chiang A-jih (segment "The Taste of Apple")
September 1, 1983

Kun-shu (segment "The Sandwich Man")

Ah-chu (segment "The Sandwich Man")

Lee's Father (segment "Vicki's Hat")

Mei-li (segment "Vicki's Hat")

Chiang A-jih (segment "The Taste of Apple")

