The film tells the tragic story of two recent college graduates, Tao Jianping ("Tao" is a homophone for peach), and Li Lilian ("Li" is a homophone for plum). Married, the two hope to change society for the better, but are continuously challenged by the corruption and injustice of Chinese society.
Jianping Tao
Lilin Li
Principal Liu
Manager Ma
foreman
December 16, 1934
Jianping Tao
Lilin Li
Principal Liu
Manager Ma
foreman