In Shanghai in the 1930s, a young girl named Xian was raised by Hui, a single mother who ran a photo studio.By chance, Xian followed her lover Cong to the studio, which attracted the attention of boss Meng of the film company, and her life's destiny changed.Boss Meng took advantage of Xian's purity and longing for an actor's identity to give her the glory of a star and emotional dreams. Later, in order to protect himself during the war, he abandoned Xian, who was already pregnant.Mother Hui also passed away sadly because she could not bear the betrayal of her emotional support Lao Wang.The nostalgia for her daughter Zhi has become Xian's hope for survival.
In the 1950s, Zhi had grown up and fell in love with her classmate Zou Jie, who also worked in a shipyard.Due to their background, the love of this young couple was hindered. However, the two people who pursued progress still walked firmly together.Xian, who has reached middle age, reunites with her long-lost former lover Cong, and they renew their relationship and love each other for the rest of their lives.The life situation full of joys and sorrows allowed the two generations to resolve their differences, and the mother and daughter ushered in their own beautiful lives.