When Chitose "Chiko" Kobayashi sees a news report on TV, it reminds her of her childhood in Japanese-occupied Korea. Her memories include precious moments with her younger sister and her first days of school, as well as bitter recollections of World War II and her family's daring escape from Russian-occupied North Korea. Her childhood truly encapsulates a changing era. Yet, despite her struggles, as she remembers all those who touched her life, Chiko realizes that she is lucky in many ways.