Fourteen-year-old Su Yinghe is trapped in a cold, oppressive home, like a wild weed struggling to grow in the dark.
A turning point arrives quietly. Director Ji reaches out, paying 200,000 yuan to free her from the mire. He takes her away from a suffocating past and brings her to Beijing, a thousand miles away.
A new environment, warmhearted friends, and teachers to guide her slowly bring warmth to the road ahead. But old wounds do not simply vanish. Estrangement and upheaval follow one after another, and she must learn to face her trauma and pursue her dream of becoming a cinematographer through her own efforts.
The wind will die down, and He will find peace. After weathering the cold nights, she will find a home of her own.
Theme: Though born in the mire, one can break free of one's shackles through sheer will, carry one's wounds onward, and find redemption in oneself. In the pursuit of one's dreams, one can discover where the heart belongs. Mutual companionship is not one-sided protection. By supporting each other, people can untangle their troubles and find healing.
