Militiaman in Lü Liang Shan actively organize to fight enemies.

During the early War of Resistance Against Japan in Baiyangdian, Hebei, the Yanling Squad, led by Communist Party member Hei Lao Cai, conducted effective guerrilla warfare. Yang Xiaomei, fleeing abuse from her husband Zhang Jinlong, joined the squad and developed feelings for farmer Niu Dashi. Zhang Jinlong, unable to change, defected to the Japanese. As Japanese sweep operations intensified, Xiaomei, Dashi, and Zhang Jinlong faced different paths in the conflict.

Tells a story of how two pupils are brought up the spirit of collectivism with the help of their teachers and Young Pioneers.

A young graduate art student becomes involved in the marital affairs of her mentor.