Dao, a nimble and petite young jockey, has been participating in horse races since the age of five. Completing the track earns him a daily wage of 100,000 rupiahs, equivalent to that of an adult. Dao uses his earnings to support his family.  

However, when his younger brother Patti is born, the financially challenged parents decide to send Dao to a horse owner, Pak Haji. From early mornings mowing grass and grooming the horses, to studying under dim lights in a corner of a barn at night, Dao aspires to become a veterinarian. 

On a practice race day, witnessing Handika, a fellow jockey fall from a horse fills Dao with fear. His father takes Dao to a shaman, sprinkles holy water, and prays, assuring him that he won’t be harmed even if he falls from a horse. Despite this, Dao is torn between his love for his family and his fear of getting hurt while racing. In the end, he mounts a rough horse for the race, driven by his desire to provide for his family and pursue his dreams.