Ga Bulong is a Communist Party member who was awarded the title of "Model of the Times" by the Central Propaganda Department and the former vice governor of Qinghai Province. The film captures his work and life, as he devotes his life to the development of Qinghai and happiness of its people.

A story set in 19th century China and centered on the lifelong friendship between two girls who develop their own secret code as a way to contend with the rigid cultural norms imposed on women.

Yi Ru is falsely accused of being a rightist in the People's Republic of China and severs all connections with his family.