Women, Seated

Step inside the rarefied world of an elite Chinese couple—a life defined by wealth, luxury, and constant service, anchored by their devoted nanny, Yu Ling. Quiet and observant, she moves seamlessly through their household, caring for their only son and keeping watch over the family's most intimate secrets. But Yu Ling harbors secrets of her own—ones that even her employers could never imagine.

In the volatile political climate of modern China, power is never permanent. When the family finds itself at the center of a sudden government investigation, their glittering life unravels. As their empire collapses, Yu Ling is forced to confront a stark new reality—and a series of choices that could alter the course of her life forever. What will she risk to take what she believes she’s owed?