The Code of Lacquer Art

The Yun and Lin families, masters of traditional lacquer art in Chengdu, have passed down their craft through four generations over 200 years. The two families have always lived and worked in harmony, using their lacquerware to spur the development of the entire ancient town. Yun Shuiyi and Lin Yizhe, childhood friends who love each other, seem destined to marry. But just when everyone expects them to wed without a hitch, the two families become bitter enemies in the span of a single week. Determined to win back Yun Shuiyi's love, Lin Yizhe endures the agony of having a finger severed and steps onto the “arena” to compete in lacquer art. From that moment on, he presses forward without turning back. Through blood and tears, he creates a family legend in modern lacquerware production, sending exquisite, magnificent works sailing overseas.