During the Chinese Civil War, Du Xiumei leads a Red Army guerrilla group against Nationalist forces in the Silver River region. Amidst betrayal and mysterious deaths, local figure Pi Degui, with hidden loyalties, risks everything to aid the revolution and protect his comrades.

Set in 1980s China, the film follows Er Zhiqiang, a headstrong young man who, through life’s trials, transforms into a responsible and resilient adult, finding strength and purpose in a rapidly changing world.

After his mother flees the family home, a son turns to thieving in order to support his father, an abusive sort who is addicted to gambling.

After his mother flees the family home, a son turns to thieving in order to support his father, an abusive sort who is addicted to gambling.