Overview
The plot spans nearly 30 years and tells the story of a poor boy from the northeast, "Xiao Bao", who follows his village's hairdresser, "Er Ge" (Sha Yi), to Shenzhen, a special zone. The two are forced to take care of the baby, and then they meet up with a cold-hearted young woman named Ma Lu (Ma Li).
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 40 | 44 | |
 | 38 | 43 | |
 | 42 | 47 | |
 | 28 | 33 | |
 | 40 | 45 | |
 | 37 | 42 | |
 | 41 | 45 | |
 | 41 | 45 | |
 | 37 | 42 | |
 | 42 | 47 |