When the Anti-Japanese War broke out, the cook Meng Wanfu (played by Huang Chengcheng) was captured by the Kuomintang and exiled to the army.General Zhang Yunkui (Wang Yang) was determined to serve the country, but due to improper command by his superiors, his entire army was wiped out.On the battlefield, Zhang Yunkui sacrificed his life to save Wanfu. Wanfu was entrusted by him and began to take care of Zhang Yunkui's family.

Zhang Yunkui’s wife Ding Yujiao (Wan Qian)) is well-educated and sensible, but in the face of the war, she can only make ends meet.With Wanfu's help, Zhang Yunkui's family struggled to support themselves.Zhang Yunkui, who was falsely accused of being a runaway general, had no way to appeal and became frustrated. He changed his name and joined the guerrillas.When the nation is in danger, both the soldiers on the front line and the people in the rear fight for the national disaster without hesitation.Wan Fu was arrested and imprisoned during an anti-rape operation, and Zhang Yunkui and Ding Yujiao tried their best to rescue him.After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, they finally managed to see the moonlight after the clouds cleared.