Set during the Japanese occupation of Korea, the musical follows the lives of ordinary villagers whose fates are shaped by colonial rule, exploitation, migration, and resistance. The narrative centers on Bang Young-geun, who is sold to Hawaii as labor, and Yang Chi-seong, a former servant who becomes a collaborator. Themes include national identity, betrayal, survival, and the endurance of common people. The musical combines sweeping ensemble scenes, traditional Korean elements, and contemporary dramatic staging.