This anthology drama presents four short films honoring Chinese families, spotlighting the struggles of key groups across four pivotal eras: the revolution, construction, reform and opening up, and the new era, while highlighting their perseverance, dedication to ideals, and commitment to passing on the national spirit through generations.

In 1592 Toyotomi Hideyoshi unified Japan and invaded Korea in an attempt to conquer the Ming Empire. Almost the entire country of Joseon fell to invaders and had no choice but to ask the help from Wanli Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. For this help Joseon offered princess Li Jin Yi to the Wanli Emperor.