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.
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Cast
Wu Jing
Ma Renxing (segment "Riding the Wind")
Zhang Ziyi
Yu Kaiying (segment "Poetry")
Xu Zheng
Zhao Pingyang (segment "Duck Prophet")
Shen Teng
Xing Yihao (segment "Youth Journey")
Huang Xuan
Shi Ruhong (segment "Poetry")
Song Jia
Han Jingya (segment "Duck Prophet")
Zhang Yuqi
Xiao Pang's Mother (segment "Duck Prophet")
Tao Hong
Teacher Qian (segment "Duck Prophet")
Ou Hao
Xiao Ma (segment "Duck Prophet")
Zu Feng
Zhao Xiaodong (adult) (segment "Duck Prophet")
Zhang Yimou
TV Station Director (segment "Duck Prophet")
Jia Bing
Xiao Pang's Father (segment "Duck Prophet")
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