While ambushing traitors, New Fourth Army soldier Shunliu accidentally wounds Commander Chen Dalei. But his extraordinary marksmanship earns him the commander's admiration, and the two become sworn brothers. Shunliu distinguishes himself time and again, growing into a sniper who strikes fear into the enemy. During an ambush on a Japanese lieutenant general, he watches helplessly as the Japanese torment his sister, putting the greater good first. He never gets his revenge before World War II ends. After Japan surrenders, Shunliu defies orders and storms the docks alone, shooting his enemy's urn, only to be surrounded by Nationalist troops and die a heroic death. Chen Dalei holds him and weeps uncontrollably, as a brotherhood forged in the flames of war becomes a tragic tale of heroism!
