In Cheung Chau, one of Hong Kong’s outlying islands, a village of fishermen has experienced the economic miracle of the city only from afar. To the outsider’s eyes, it may seem like this village has kept an old-fashioned look, but for those who have spent their lives here, Cheung Chau has undergone profound changes through the economic rise and fall of this metropolis. On these shores, the Yau-Tai or Peaceful Day food stall provides a glimpse of local life; it is a microcosm reflecting many of Hong Kong’s realities. In early 2019 a proposed extradition bill by the Hong Kong government causes huge protests among residents, and the tranquil microcosm of the food stall is shaken. Fewer and fewer tourists make the journey to Cheung Chau, and the business is profoundly affected. Younger customers such as Heavy Beauty support the protests, while the older generation, including the boss A-Cheung, side with the police and the government. This generational gap and the generational gap and the ensuing disagreements start to drive a wedge between the generations, and the “Peaceful Day” friendly vibe starts to become threatened. Was the Peaceful Day just an illusion?