In the capital city of Beijing, there is a special group who are affectionately called "alley housekeepers" by the people. The "alley housekeeper" is not a leader, but in their heart they wear all things of the neighborhood. There are many problems directly related to the common people, such as neighbourhood disputes, parking on roads, private construction, public toilet renovation, environmental improvement, and caring for the empty-nest elderly.
Li Le is a young boy who loves martial arts. He has followed his grandfather to learn martial arts since childhood. He participates in a martial arts competition without telling his family, hoping to win the grand prize - Macau tour for the family.
Gu and Qian used to be a college couple and broke up six years ago. Qian and her son return from Australis and meet Gu. The little boy tries his best to make the couple reunite.
A folk singer comes into a dusty town, sits down and begins to sing about people. One song is about a man coming from far away to the town. At that moment, a man comes home from prison, through the sunflower fields. The folk singer and other town folks tell his story, talking to him of the past.
