A decade ago, Qiaoqiao and her cousin worked in a southern Chinese factory, nurturing dreams of their future. Today Qiaoqiao, with her husband Tiandong and children Ziling and Fuling, faces challenges due to Fuling's brittle bone disease. As they return to their hometown for the Spring Festival, an unexpected event separates the family. Qiaoqiao's rural memories blend with the present, reminding her of life's circular nature.

“瓷娃娃”玲珑与打工的父母、还有比她小6岁的弟弟生活在北京的城乡结合部。因为患有先天性成骨不全症，她极易骨折，只能在出租屋、医院和自己的童车里度过。但这一切并没有阻止她爱唱歌、爱交朋友、爱乱七八糟地讲故事。她的父母并不愿让她意识到，自己和别人有什么不同。直到有一天，她看到了学校……

巧巧有一个身体如玻璃般易碎的女儿。为了保护女儿，她发现，自己的生活正变得支离破碎。