The characters in this movie live in the turbulent era of the "cultural revolution", which breaks the fate of people in both big cities and small Chinese villages such as Fujun ("Lotus Village"). The protagonist's ex-husband Wu Yuying, a small businessman, was driven to suicide, after which the woman had to sweep the streets. The fate of the protagonist Qin Shutyan is also unenviable: he is coddled as a "right-wing dodger". The love of the heroes turns into new troubles. Qin Shutyan goes to prison. Shutian and Yuying will have to overcome many trials before social justice is restored and they find simple human happiness.
