Being born human is a profound proposition, as well as a fact every one of us must face. Yet most people are born into and spend their lives at the bottom of society. Throughout history, those at the bottom have endured lives filled with hardship and sorrow. With no family connections and born into humble circumstances, the protagonist, Zhao Lu, must forge ahead under a heavy burden. He cuts his way through every obstacle and encounters love and beauty along the way. He witnesses every side of life and tastes its every joy and sorrow. Can he ride the wind and waves and swim against the current?
