A Chinese serial feature film, released in 6 parts (8 episodes) between 1988 and 1989. The film adapts the major events and incidents of the novel of the same name, depicting the fate of Jia family.

A young carpenter is in love with a girl from the village of Erhai but she wants a wealthier suitor while another girl loves the carpenter but knows he doesn't love her.

Ah Xiu's mother owes money to Zhang, so Zhang forces Ah Xiu to stay in Ah Fu's home in the name of introducing girls to him.

A hero uses a supposedly magic sword and his martial arts during the Qing dynasty.