1949년 1월27일 1500명의 승객을 태운 증기선이 상하이에서 지룽으로 가는 중이었고 많은 이들이 국공내전동안 중공으로 도망치려고 했다. 단 580명의 승객만 허가를 받았고. 배는 불운하게도 화물선과 충돌후 가라앉고 단 50명의 승객이 살아남았다. 이 영화는 장장 60년의 기간동안 세 커플의 사랑을 번갈아가며 보여주게 된다.
Poor and forgotten, a young man and a young woman fell in love and got married in the Mongolian grassland. Now living like the middle-class, they realize the passion once bounded them together has run out.
This French film chronicles the amazing-but-true story of Lisa Alling who in 1928 successfully walked from New York City to Siberia via the Bering Straight by following telegraph poles. It was shot entirely in the Ukraine. Lisa, a chambermaid, has had enough of American life and wants go home to Siberia. Because she had no money, she decided it was better to walk than stay in the U.S. any longer. An opportunist, she takes whatever food, warmth and even romance that is offered along the way.
Jen, nicknamed Ah Dai, had been a rebellious child. He fled home the age of 16. A few years later, he became the driver of the leader of the Underworld, Mr. Lin. He was deeply moved by the kindness and care Mr. & Mrs. Lin showed him, grateful enough to do anything for them in return. Ah Dai observed the conflicts and struggle for privileges in the Underworld, and its strange interactions with the police.
Xingxian is a 18 year old girl who finds herself engaged to a 8 year old boy. When a young man her age comes to town, she falls in love. They eventually elope and she become the first girl from her village to break the tradition of arranged marriage.
This movie is adapted from the novel Heroes in Tongbai. Xiao Hua, a sister of Zhao Yongsheng, is deserted by her poor family. He Xiangdong, a woodworker, adopts her and rename her He Cuigu. To steer clear of arrest by the enemy, Dong Hongguo, offspring of a revolutionary family, is renamed Xiao Hua so as to be adopted by her adopter. Later, Zhao Yongsheng's parents are killed by the enemy.
