It's a personal and melancholy film, a requiem dedicated to European communism. Lu, a Chinese woman raised with communist ideals, is captivated by photographs of Yugoslav monuments, stirring a mysterious “loud bang” within her. To uncover its source, she embarks on a journey to visit these monuments and meets Stanko, a Serbian guide who lived through the Yugoslav era. Along the way, she witnesses the decay of the monuments, the abandonment of ideology, and the collapse of faith among communists like Stanko's father. The collective memory of China intertwines with Yugoslav history, prompting Lu to reflect on her own beliefs and the future fate of China.
In the wake of over three decades under China's "one-child policy," the lifting of restrictions has stirred a renewed hope among families eager to embrace the joys of larger households. Yet, the journey towards parenthood is fraught with unforeseen challenges. This documentary poignantly captures the struggles of ordinary families, navigating the labyrinth of reproductive choices, as they grapple with profound questions of love, loss, and the search for redemption.