Justine arrives in Singapore with her family, determined to make a fresh start. In this ultramodern city where skyscrapers stand alongside mangroves, she discovers the highly codified world of French expatriates and meets Elisa, a free-spirited and unpredictable woman who immediately fascinates her. When a murder shakes this tight-knit community, Justine becomes involved in the investigation led by police inspector Adam Wong. Together, they embark on a race against time.