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So-won, an 8-year-old girl, is late for school and walks alone in the rain. A man asks to share his umbrella, and moments later she is kidnapped, assaulted, and left with serious injuries. She manages to call an ambulance, starting her family's urgent ordeal.

So-won is rushed to the hospital with internal injuries. She undergoes emergency surgery and will need a colostomy bag for life. Her parents rush to the hospital, overwhelmed by the extent of her trauma.

Three days after the attack, police interview So-won, and a therapist named Jung-sook begins guiding the family through the aftermath. So-won, with support, identifies her attacker from photos. Jung-sook also tries to help the parents cope, though Mi-hee remains wary of therapy.

The attacker is arrested, and news coverage erupts, even showing the hospital where So-won is staying. Dong-hoon rushes to the police station to confront the suspect but is confronted by reporters seeking interviews. The family struggles to protect So-won’s privacy amid the media attention.

During a room transfer, So-won’s colostomy bag leaks, causing distress for the family. Mi-hee faints in the hospital, heightening the sense of crisis around So-won’s care. Medical staff respond quickly to stabilize everyone involved.

It is revealed that Mi-hee is five months pregnant, adding another layer of fear and responsibility for the parents. Dong-hoon is overwhelmed by the double trauma affecting his daughter and unborn child. So-won remains deeply traumatized, often avoiding contact or eye contact.

At night, So-won covers herself with a blanket and refuses to look at her father, overwhelmed by the trauma. Dong-hoon struggles to find a way to reach her and communicate effectively. The family begins searching for gentle ways to reconnect.

A note about Jung-sook reveals a painful backstory: her own daughter experienced a similar assault and later died, and Jung-sook herself suffered a suicide attempt years earlier. The revelation underscores the therapist’s dedication and the heavy toll trauma can take on caregivers. It also provides context for her intense commitment to So-won’s healing.

To bridge the communication gap, Dong-hoon dresses up as So-won’s favorite character, a mascot named Cocomong. The disguise helps her open up and reach toward him, culminating in a heartwarming moment where she hugs the masked figure. She does not yet realize the disguise is her father.

So-won begins regular therapy and gradually finds her voice again, even using a magnetic erase board to communicate. Her physical health improves, and she starts returning to some normal activities. The family begins to see real signs of healing.

The family returns home, but So-won vomits when she passes the site where the attack occurred. Neighbors have cleaned the house and left positive notes, showing the community’s support. The return marks a turning point toward normalcy, though the memory lingers.

Young-seok visits Dong-hoon and expresses guilt for ditching So-won, offering comfort. He later visits So-won’s school to explain the colostomy bag and aims to limit contact with male teachers, while Dong-hoon helps by concealing the bag with candy. So-won grows more self-conscious about the bag and noises it makes.

So-won eventually realizes that the kind, supportive mascot was her own father in disguise. She smiles and helps him wipe away his sweat, signaling a cautious restoration of trust between them. The moment marks a major turning point in her healing journey.

In court, So-won again identifies her attacker from photos and states he reeked of alcohol during the assault. The attacker is sentenced to 12 years in prison, sparking anger in Dong-hoon. He briefly confronts the man in the courtroom, but So-won intervenes and asks him to go home.

Time passes and So-won’s baby brother is born, bringing new responsibilities. She occasionally leaves school early to manage her mental health, but she finds comfort in papercrafts. The film ends with her playing happily with her brother, lifting a paper plane into the air as a small sign of recovery.