This epic spanning more than two decades follows Lin Jianguo, portraying the struggles and perseverance, love and choices of an ordinary person amid the tides of his times.
In the late 1980s, Lin Jianguo lives in a small town in the north. A dreamer unwilling to settle for an ordinary life, he feels the reform and opening-up era stirring his desire to venture out. Despite his family's opposition, and with the support of his beloved Su Mei, he resolutely sets off for the south.
After arriving in the south, Lin Jianguo and his close friend Li Tianming endure countless hardships as they search for work. At last, they start out as apprentices at a clothing factory. They work hard to learn in difficult conditions, steadily hone their skills, and gradually establish themselves at the factory.
As time goes by, Lin Jianguo uses his intelligence and tireless effort to build his career step by step. But along the way, his relationship with Su Mei faces numerous trials.
Through changing times and the ups and downs of life, Lin Jianguo never loses sight of his original aspirations. In an era full of opportunity and challenge, can he achieve his dreams and find lasting love? Follow in Lin Jianguo's footsteps, feel the grandeur of that era, and experience a captivating tale of an extraordinary life.
