Eighth Year of Siege

Eighth year of siege After eight years of marriage and a seven-year-old child, Chen Yang's life is trapped in a cycle of "drunken life, dreaming of death". He was addicted to alcohol, evaded responsibilities, and turned his life into a mess. His parents used up their savings to pay off his debts, and his wife Li Mei supported the family alone in despair. His seven-year-old daughter Lele became the most innocent bystander in this marriage. When debts came to his door, the temptation of drinking friends and the pressure of reality pushed him into the abyss, Chen Yang finally woke up amidst the tears and expectations of his family. Quitting drinking, finding a job, and shouldering responsibilities, he tried to repair his broken family, but found that the road to redemption was far more difficult than sinking. Old debts had not been paid off, and new traps were lurking in the dark. The forbearance and exhaustion of his middle-aged parents, the temptation and uneasiness hidden in his wife's eyes, and the pure dependence and desire of his children had all become the heaviest and firmest shackles on his way forward. This is a story about sinking and redemption. It tells the confusion and struggle of contemporary young people in real-life predicaments. It also tells the story of middle-aged people who cannot help themselves and their family responsibilities. When the siege is full of cracks, can the glimmer of light penetrate the fog? Can a broken family piece together happiness again through mutual tolerance and perseverance?