The Puppet

Roast is a Chinese stand-up comedy show. In each episode, an experienced celebrity with great interity is invited to be the "roastee" who will invite his or her friends to join the show and take the challenge of "roasting". The show is essentially a comedy performance in the form of talk show. Through the teasing and mockery among guests, the correct philosophies are conveyed in the hilarious moments.

Bai Xiaoduo, accustomed to protecting herself with lies due to her low self-esteem, meets Su Yancheng, a genius cartoonist who despises dishonesty. Despite their differences, they support each other through a series of events, gradually healing one another's inner wounds.

The movie portrays the unforgettable pleasures and sorrows among a kind and earnest acting instructor and his 17 good-looking students after entering the showbiz during their four years of college.