In a coal mining town in the 1980s, Xiao Li was born into a poor miner family. His father was injured in a mining accident, his mother favored sons over daughters, and her sisters were neglected. Xiao Li is eager to change the current situation of his family, but faces opposition from his mother. An accidental writing competition opportunity made him decide to bravely pursue his dream and use words to bring hope and warmth to his family.
