On a trip to Malaysia, a woman comes to Alor Setar, a small town. As her tire blows out three times, she shares three adventures, involving different identities with colorful characters. These gradually reveal the true reason for her encounters, which underpin a quest with a mysterious Frenchman.

Chinese director Yuan Qing goes after the big questions with this blissful, three-pronged debut. Channelling the essence of Éric Rohmer—and casting the great Pascal Greggory!—for her portrayal of a young woman’s spiritual awakening, Yuan delivers a charming antidote to frigid festival fare.