Liu Yanjin

Fugui and Jiazhen endure tumultuous events in China as their personal fortunes move from wealthy landownership to peasantry. Addicted to gambling, Fugui loses everything. In the years that follow he is pressed into both the nationalist and communist armies, while Jiazhen is forced into menial work.

Através do olhar de uma criança, o filme conta a história de uma família politicamente atuante na China nas décadas de 50 e 60 e mostram como foram as reformas políticas chinesas.

A young girl come to work at Kunlun Mountain after graduation and decide to overcome all difficulties with the help of a passionate and sturdy lady and her encouraging story.