In 'The Unpassing,' a Taiwanese family navigates the rugged emotional landscape of Alaska, where they have immigrated in pursuit of the American Dream. The narrative is rooted in their struggle for belonging and survival, shadowed by the harsh realities of their new frontier and the tragic loss of their daughter, Ruby. As the family members drift apart, grief takes them on separate journeys, culminating in a crisis that forces them to confront the quiet despair lurking beneath their pursuit of a better life. Chia-Chia Lin's prose paints the Alaskan backdrop with a mix of awe and dread, encapsulating the wild, unforgiving nature of both the environment and the dream they chase.