Born as the crown prince and destined to become king, he possesses a rare constitution that makes him uniquely suited to rule. But after a mysterious fever awakens an unexpected change within him, he is cast out of the palace and becomes a monk. During a devastating drought, an old friend visits his secluded temple and offers to bring rain to the suffering kingdom but asks for something in return. That night, long-hidden secrets and desires finally come to light, setting them on a path that may have been destined from the beginning.