When a vast Chinese industrial park sets up in a rural part of Ethiopia, an agricultural community suddenly finds itself on the cusp of a new global era. Motto, the formidable Chinese director of this colossal enterprise, must push for a high-stakes expansion that promises 30,000 new jobs. Meanwhile, Ethiopian farmer Workinesh and factory worker Beti have placed their futures in the hands of this development. As they collide with difficult realities, they – like their country – reach a critical juncture where their belief in industrialisation is put under extreme pressure.