
Overview
Set against the backdrop of the Eight-Nation Alliance’s invasion of China, the film follows Zhao Ting, founder of Beijing’s cloth shoe brand “Neiliansheng.” Through hardship and resilience, Zhao rises from repeated setbacks to pioneer early database-style marketing in China’s footwear trade. In building Neiliansheng into a national brand, he also navigates complex emotions—expressing unrequited love for Xiaocui while ultimately winning the heart of Xiaoyun.
Actor | Age then | Age now | |
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![]() | 60 | 67 | |
![]() | 55 | 62 | |
![]() | 23 | 30 |