The theme of this novel revolves around suffering and the resilience of life. It tells the story of how an ordinary farmer, Li Chenggui, searches for the meaning of life amidst poverty, disaster and twists and turns of fate. No matter how difficult life is, he always chooses to stay on his land and face everything, adhering to his instinct of "living" and his sense of belonging.
Intention: Life is like dust, perseverance in suffering, resilience and belonging can only be seen in the ordinary.