Go Back to China

Sasha Li had been living a carefree life, financially supported by her estranged father, a wealthy Chinese industrialist. With access to a one million dollar trust fund, she floated through her fashion graduate life without much effort.

As her birthday approached, Sasha received shocking news that her father had decided to cut her off from the trust fund. This abrupt loss forced her to confront the realities of adulthood and independence, pushing her to take action.

In search of independence, Sasha reluctantly agreed to return to China and accept a job at her father's toy factory. This decision marked the beginning of her journey towards self-reliance and self-discovery within the family business.

At the factory, Sasha unexpectedly reconnects with her older half-sister, Carol Li. Carol has become a savvy businesswoman, and their reunion brings forth complex family dynamics that Sasha must navigate.

While adjusting to life at the factory, Sasha learns unsettling truths about her father's personal life, including his relationship with a girlfriend who is very close to her own age. This revelation deeply complicates her feelings toward her father.

Sasha finds her niche in toy design, creating a unique collection in time for Christmas. Her innovative designs earn her praise from both her father and Carol, further establishing her role in the family business.

Tensions rise as disturbing secrets about their father's past emerge, specifically regarding his manipulation of past relationships. The revelation that he coerced girlfriends into terminating pregnancies shocks Sasha and changes her perception of him.

Sasha decides to make a bold change to one of her toy designs by replacing a basic fabric scarf with a sequinned one. Unknowingly, this decision has dire consequences as it poses a choking hazard, ultimately leading to serious repercussions.

Following an incident involving one of the toys, it was withdrawn from the market, infuriating Sasha's father. This crisis leads to extreme tensions between them, resulting in Sasha quitting her job and seeking support from Carol.

Feeling defeated, Sasha returns to Los Angeles, grappling with the fallout of the toy crisis. While disheartened by the unfavorable news, her friends encourage her to think creatively about how to turn the situation around.

Sasha's friends suggest she send one of the recalled toys to a popular child social influencer. This clever move turns out to be successful, greatly increasing the toy's visibility and popularity.

Thanks to the surge in popularity from the influencer's endorsement, Sasha's father's distributor reconsiders the recall. They decide to reintroduce the toy to the market, with modifications that address the safety concerns.

Impressed by her innovative design and marketing approach, Sasha’s father's company extends a job offer to her. This unexpected opportunity signifies her newfound value in the family business despite past troubles.

Sasha's sister, Carol, visits with exciting news of her own. She has mustered the courage to leave her corporate job and pursue her own ambitions, highlighting a shared spirit of independence between the sisters.

As Sasha prepares for a new business trip to China, she engages in a crucial conversation with her father. She proposes using a portion of her remaining trust fund to create childcare services at the factory, which he surprisingly agrees to.