The film follows the protagonist, a prostitute named May, as she navigates the complexities of her relationships with her three husbands - an Englishman, an American, and a Chinese man. Despite their different backgrounds and personalities, May manages to keep them all happy and satisfied with her sexual prowess and charm.
As May continues to juggle her multiple relationships, she also encounters various clients who seek her services on her boat in the harbor. Among them is a wealthy businessman who becomes infatuated with May and tries to woo her away from her husbands. However, May remains steadfast in her loyalty to her three partners, who all support and love her in their own ways.
Throughout the film, May's superhuman libido is portrayed as both a blessing and a curse, as it fuels her work and brings her pleasure, but also leads to complications and challenges in her relationships. Despite the societal stigma attached to her profession, May embraces her sexuality and uses it as a source of power and agency in a male-dominated world.
As the story unfolds, themes of desire, love, and freedom are explored through May's unconventional lifestyle and relationships. The film is a provocative and daring exploration of sexuality and identity, set against the backdrop of 1950s Hong Kong.