Li Zhen, a white-collar worker tired of the 996 grind, unexpectedly inherits an old fishing boat and a small house on the remote island of Wanghai Village from his distant grandfather. Eager to escape the confines of concrete and steel, he heads to the island and starts learning to fish from scratch. While sorting through his grandfather's belongings, he finds an antique fish-shaped pendant. When he yearns for the sea to provide, the pendant can vaguely point him toward schools of fish.
At first, he is completely at a loss and comes back nearly empty-handed. But with the pendant's faint guidance and his own persistence, Li Zhen gradually masters fishing techniques, lands rare catches, pays off his debts, and establishes himself in the village. He must contend not only with the unpredictable ocean and competition from fellow fishermen, but also learn to live in harmony with nature. Along the way, he transforms from an introverted, confused young city dweller into a steady, decisive, and respected fisherman. In the end, he leads the villagers in exploring a sustainable future for their fishing industry, truly finding his own “blue ocean” and purpose in life.
