Across this vast, barren land, the belief that marriage is arranged by one's parents and matchmakers has held an eternal curse over the men and women who have lived here for generations, under the feudal order. Poverty keeps young men and women from pursuing love. Plainspoken and brave, Yang Erzhu fights against fate to break free of these backward yet deeply entrenched customs. After enduring countless hardships, he finally wins the hand of his beloved, Guihua.
