While attempting to win the affections of a beautiful rival, a master thief risks death to learn the secret intentions of a wealthy and seemingly immortal, but certainly ruthless, recluse.

Struggling actor Chih-Wen (Michael Hui) got a raw deal from his company, MTV Studios. He signed a binding 8-year contract with the studio and was only given one opportunity to perform live thus far. Soon, he received a better deal with a rival company, who promised a 5-year contract and better opportunities to perform and make money. Since he cannot start working for the new company because of his current 8-year contract with MTV, he and his scientist-aspiring brother (Ricky Hui), with the help of magician Shih-Chieh (Sam Hui), attempt to steal the contract from his ruthless manager.

身毒丸（藤原龙也 饰）少年丧母，他终日沉浸在怀念母亲的悲痛之中。父亲（三谷升 饰）为了家庭，从妓院买回来妓女抚子（白石加代子 饰）担任孩子们的继母，抚子带着领养的孩子千代一起进入了这个家庭。抚子努力维系这个家，然身毒丸过于执迷过去，对这个继母始终心怀敌意，母子之间的隔阂逐渐加深。最终，忍无可忍的抚子通过诅咒弄瞎了身毒丸的双眼，而逃出家门的身毒丸为了报复继母，杀害了无血缘关系的弟弟千代。父亲因无法承受巨大的打击而去世。家破人亡后，身毒丸悔不当初，最终与继母冰释前嫌，以恋人的身份生活下去。