生死牛玉儒

In Cantonese. Directed by Yang Fengliang.

Shiwa, the son of a poor Chinese farmer, is doing well at school. But when his mother dies and his sister leaves the house, he's the only one left to take care of his disabled father.

Zhu Zhu and Wang Wang's family lived on the edge of the desert in the northwest region. To combat desertification, the family began planting trees. Braving sandstorms and scorching sun, they carried seedlings on their shoulders, hauled water bucket by bucket, and trekked dozens of miles daily for irrigation. Their persistent efforts over decades began to bear fruit. However, Wang Wang was unfortunately diagnosed with bone cancer and passed away soon after. Despite this setback, Zhu Zhu did not give up. She continued to lead her family in tree planting and desert reclamation. Through their indomitable spirit, they transformed thousands of acres of barren land into a green oasis.

Niu Er is a peddler who provides for the widow Gan Cao and her mother and son. Gan Cao sews and cooks for Niu Er but is reluctant to get close to him, because she is in love with Ba Dun, a gambler.

Kang Benshan and Wang Ranqiu are workers at the Changxindian Railway Factory, having grown up in the “mouth” and “seam” areas at the heart of the ancient town of Changxindian in southwest Beijing. As skilled craftsmen, they tackle the toughest machine repairs and help build some of the finest trains.

The whole drama starts from Comrade Nie Rong Zhen's youthful years studying in France and tells the story of his role in the Agrarian Revolution and the Anti-Japanese War, the most influential historical events and personal experiences in various periods such as the war, the War of Liberation, and the construction of New China. While respecting and restoring history, the drama presents a flesh-and-blood and emotional Nie Rong Zhen to the audience.

An urban police and bandit drama.