When Sang-woo's mother is forced to send him to live with his grandmother, Sang-woo is shocked at what he finds—a place without electricity, indoor plumbing or access to fast-food restaurants. Angry and confused, Sang-woo rejects his grandmother's attempts to please him. But, as time passes, the old woman's kindness begins to touch the young boy's heart—awakening curiosity, understanding, and finally, love.