Set in 1980s Singapore, the film revolves around reserved and illiterate single father Loke (Mark Lee), Loke's only daughter Eileen (Xenia Tan) and Loke's friendly neighbour Tan (Peter Yu) who helps Loke to write letters to Eileen (Xenia Tan) who is studying in New York. Loke has lied to Eileen and tells her that he can afford her overseas education. When Tan receives bad news from abroad, he is unable to tell Loke the truth. Tan decides to lie to Loke, hoping to find a better time to break the truth. However, Tan's web of lies soon spirals out of control.