Chou, a sensitive teen craving independence, struggles as the 1996 Taiwan Strait crisis hits his family's finances and worsens tensions at home. He secretly works at a billiard hall, forming a bond with gang leader Button, but faces setbacks like Button's enlistment and peer conflicts. Caught by his father, their relationship worsens. At school, his crush Min leaves due to war fears, and pressure from a teacher deepens his uncertainty.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Chen Hsuan-liHsueh Po-Chou (Chou) | Hsueh Po-Chou (Chou) |
 Wu Kang-renHsueh Yun-Ming (Father) | Hsueh Yun-Ming (Father) |
 May SuenHsu Mei-Chun (Mother) | Hsu Mei-Chun (Mother) |
 Huang Di-yangChen | Chen |
 Cheng Yu-chiehMr. Cheng (Cheng) | Mr. Cheng (Cheng) |
 Cheng Chih-weiMr. Liu (Liu) | Mr. Liu (Liu) |
 Brian WenMa Kuo-Hui (Ma) | Ma Kuo-Hui (Ma) |
 Su Wei-huaButton | Button |
| CChang Shao-anBragging | Bragging |
| HHuang Gong-yunShasha | Shasha |
| CChen Kuan-yuanBig Head | Big Head |
 Phoebe ChuZhen | Zhen |
| JJulian ChuWang Zhou-Min (Min) | Wang Zhou-Min (Min) |
 Hsieh I-leHsueh Zhong-Bin (Bin) | Hsueh Zhong-Bin (Bin) |
| MMelanie ChengCheng Man-Lun | Cheng Man-Lun |
 Liu Chang-hanChairman | Chairman |
 Cheng Yi-hsuanClass Treasurer | Class Treasurer |
| LLee Yung-kangDirector of Student Affairs | Director of Student Affairs |
 Maggie FangGeography Teacher | Geography Teacher |
| WWang Li-LingHair Salon Lady | Hair Salon Lady |
| TTse Nga-yiHK Reporter | HK Reporter |