Synopis: In the 1930s in Shanghai, Miss Xian was raised by her single mother Hui, who ran a photography studio. By chance, Xian followed her lover Cong to the set and caught the attention of Mr. Meng from the film company, thus changing her life's fate. Meng, the boss, took advantage of Xian's purity and longing for actress status to give her the glory of a celebrity and the illusion of emotions. However, in the midst of war, she abandoned Xian, who was already pregnant, in order to protect herself. Mother Hui also sadly passed away due to the betrayal of her emotional pillar, Lao Wang. The longing for her daughter Zhi has become a hope for Xian's survival. In the 1950s, Zhi also grew up and fell in love with her classmate Zou Jie, who also worked at the shipyard. Due to their background, the love between the young couple was hindered, but despite this, the two who were determined to pursue progress still walked together firmly. Xian, who has reached middle age, reunites with her long lost former lover Cong and rekindles their relationship, loving each other for a lifetime. The life experiences full of joys and sorrows have allowed two generations to reconcile their past grievances, and mother and daughter have welcomed their own beautiful lives
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01:46Mom.
01:49Mom, you haven't fully recovered yet. Let me do it.
01:52It's okay, let me do it.
01:55This family still depends on me.
01:58Look at how dirty it is.
01:59How can it work without me?
02:09How much do you want to buy?
02:11Three yuan.
02:12Three yuan is too cheap.
02:13Can you give me a higher price?
02:15You're in the hospital.
02:16How can you be so stingy?
02:18I've got everything ready.
02:20I don't have that kind of money.
02:22I can't give you a higher price.
02:24I can't give you a higher price.
02:26I can't give you a higher price.
02:27I can't give you a higher price.
02:28I can't give you a higher price.
02:29I can't give you a higher price.
02:31Sister.
02:32Cong.
02:34I've talked to the director of the newspaper.
02:35He said that he needs a member.
02:37He hopes you can go for an interview tomorrow.
02:39Really?
02:40Yes.
02:41I'll wait for you at the newspaper tomorrow morning.
02:44You should go.
02:45My mom is at the door.
02:46Don't let her see you.
02:47Come in.
02:51Are you here to apply for a job?
02:53I...
02:57Which photo studio have you worked in?
03:00You can tell me your salary.
03:04I'm a photographer of a newspaper.
03:06A photographer?
03:08No wonder you carry a camera bag.
03:11Which newspaper is it?
03:12Xinjiang newspaper.
03:15You don't want to apply for a job.
03:17Why are you here?
03:18I...
03:19I...
03:21I'm just passing by.
03:23I'm just looking around.
03:29Aunt, I'm leaving.
03:30Goodbye.
03:37Aunt?
03:39You know her?
03:40You know her?
03:43No.
03:44No?
03:48He's weird.
03:58Mom.
03:59I'm going to apply for a job tomorrow.
04:02Apply for a job?
04:04Where?
04:05The newspaper.
04:07Which newspaper?
04:08Xinjiang newspaper.
04:11I'm a photographer of a newspaper.
04:13Which newspaper are you from?
04:15Xinjiang newspaper.
04:19Who's the young man who came to the store this afternoon?
04:24Mom, I don't know him at all.
04:29You're going to apply for a job at Xinjiang newspaper tomorrow.
04:32Did he ask you to go?
04:34How dare you say you don't know him?
04:37Did he come to my house when I was sick?
04:42No.
04:43He paid for my hospitalization.
04:46You can't hide anything from me.
04:50Mom.
04:52I'm not going to hide anything from you.
04:56His name is Cong.
04:57He's from Shanghai.
04:59I like him.
05:01What did you do together?
05:03What?
05:04We're just friends.
05:06He's a nice guy.
05:07The photos he took for the newspaper were great.
05:13When did you two meet?
05:17Three months ago.
05:19He's a friend of Ali's.
05:21He's very close to our classmates.
05:23So he often comes to take photos for us.
05:27We...
05:29He used the trick of taking photos to hook you up.
05:33Mom, don't say that.
05:35It's not a trick.
05:37Cong and I are serious.
05:39He's been helping us when you were sick.
05:42I love him.
05:45You're so young.
05:46Do you know what love is?
05:48You said it.
05:50You're still young.
05:52You can't tell what's a good guy and what's a bad guy.
05:55Cong is a good guy.
05:57I was going to introduce him to you on your wedding day.
06:01He came to our house that day.
06:04But you...
06:12Let him stay at home for a while.
06:15I'll keep an eye on him for your father.
06:22I'll ask him to come back.
06:25Okay.
06:29Mom, you'll like him as long as you talk to him.
06:33He's very interesting.
06:37Let's eat.
06:42I'll sit there.
06:45This is our reception.
06:50Don't be nervous.
06:56Dian Lei.
06:58Director.
07:04Director, this is Su Xian.
07:07This is our director.
07:09Hello, director.
07:10You graduated from Chongde Girls' School, right?
07:14Yes.
07:15Our director is very good.
07:16Don't be nervous.
07:19Okay, you go out first.
07:25Don't be nervous.
07:26I'll wait for you here.
07:32You graduated, right?
07:34Yes.
07:36What subject did you study at school?
07:39I studied Chinese.
07:41Chinese.
07:43Chinese is quite popular in our newspaper.
07:46Yes.
07:48Cong, I didn't expect you to be so talented.
07:51Where did you find such a beautiful girl?
07:53I'll tell you.
07:54Come out.
07:56How is it?
07:59The director agreed to let me study in the newspaper.
08:01That's great.
08:02Congratulations.
08:03We'll be colleagues from now on.
08:04If you need anything, I'm willing to help at any time.
08:06Do you like coffee or tea?
08:09What are you doing?
08:10We're working.
08:12Go to work.
08:14Hurry up.
08:15Naughty.
08:19Is she your girlfriend?
08:20I think so.
08:23From tomorrow on, we can meet every day and go to work together.
08:28That's great.
08:30I told my mom about us.
08:33She said she wanted to meet you.
08:36Really?
08:39What did you say?
08:42I said you are very good and excellent.
08:46Anyway, I said it.
08:48I told her I like you.
08:51Really?
08:53Did you really say that?
08:56Yes, I did.
09:00Actually, it's because she guessed our relationship.
09:06I was so nervous when I saw your mom that day.
09:11How did your mom know we knew each other?
09:14You said you were from the Xinjiang Newspaper.
09:16I heard that I was going to apply for a job in the Xinjiang Newspaper.
09:19It was revealed at once.
09:20Really?
09:22But it's good to say it.
09:25It depends on your performance.
09:28My mom is very picky.
09:31She won't like you so easily.
09:33Oh, no.
09:35I'm more nervous now.
09:38I don't care.
09:39You have to rely on yourself to deal with my mom.
09:44Okay.
09:45I will try to make my aunt like me.
09:48If my mom asks you where you are from,
09:51you have to say you are from Shanghai.
10:00Xi Yan.
10:01The director agreed you to come to work today.
10:04Today is a good day.
10:05I think we should celebrate it.
10:08But I have an interview at the movie company later.
10:10I don't know when it will end.
10:13You are going to the movie company?
10:14Yes.
10:16If it's convenient for you, can you take me with you?
10:19I've never seen a movie before.
10:21Sure.
10:22No problem.
10:24Get in the car.
10:26Let's go.
10:28We'll celebrate it after I finish my work.
10:38I'm a reporter from the newspaper.
10:39I have an interview.
10:40Here is my ID.
10:45Okay.
10:52Be careful.
10:54Cong.
10:55What are they doing?
10:56They are working.
10:58They are preparing for the shooting.
11:00Look.
11:02There is a camera over there.
11:04What are they shooting?
11:07I don't know.
11:08I'll ask them for you later.
11:11Cong.
11:13Yao.
11:20Xie.
11:21We are running out of time.
11:22Let's hurry up.
11:25You go to work first.
11:26Come back early.
11:28Okay.
11:29Don't run around.
11:31I'll be right there.
11:37Are you ready?
11:38Yes.
11:39Let's get ready.
11:40Get ready.
11:41Set.
11:42Action.
11:43Okay.
11:44Director.
11:45Okay.
11:46Action.
11:47Action.
11:48Okay.
11:49Director.
11:50Yao.
11:51Action.
11:52Scene 12, take 3, take 1.
11:56Action.
12:10Director.
12:12You go back first.
12:14I want to be alone.
12:23Cut.
12:25What's going on?
12:26She didn't even take off her shoes.
12:28What's going on?
12:30Come here.
12:31Director.
12:32Where did you find this actor?
12:33You made me look bad on purpose.
12:35Look.
12:36This is also a temporary actor.
12:38It's his first time acting.
12:39I think he's a little sincere.
12:41Change him.
12:42I can't act.
12:43Look.
12:44There's only one temporary actor today.
12:46Make do with it.
12:47Take this scene.
12:48Okay?
12:49I can't make do with this.
12:51Boss Wang.
12:52What do you think we should do?
13:01Sorry.
13:02I can't take it.
13:03Come and find me when you're done.
13:08Okay.
13:15Boss Wang.
13:16What do you think we should do?
13:20It's not your fault.
13:24Yao.
13:26She made us look bad on purpose.
13:28Yes.
13:30I also think she made us look bad.
13:33On purpose.
13:34Then our film...
13:35Isn't it okay to change someone to act as a maid?
13:38Okay.
13:39I'll do it right away.
13:59Hello.
14:00Where are you from?
14:04I'm here with my friend.
14:06Here's the thing.
14:07I'm the deputy director of our crew.
14:08And our director...
14:09wants you to play the maid you just saw.
14:12Okay?
14:13Okay.
14:14Come on.
14:15No.
14:16Come on.
14:17I really can't act.
14:18Come on.
14:19Sit down.
14:20What are you doing?
14:21I...
14:22I can't.
14:23How many people want to act in a movie but can't?
14:25Sit down.
14:36It's your turn.
14:39I'll change it for you.
14:40Don't use such a small token again.
14:43Don't let this happen again.
14:47You're really angry.
14:48The whole crew is waiting for you, miss.
14:52But I did it on purpose.
14:54I did it because of you.
14:56You men always meet beautiful women.
14:58You just meet one and love one.
15:00I have nothing to do with that woman.
15:02I just love to imagine.
15:09I'm sincere to you.
15:12You can't do anything wrong to me.
15:14You can check it later.
15:18Okay.
15:19Stop pretending.
15:20After this scene,
15:21you have to go to the international hotel.
15:22Or you'll be late.
15:23I'll trust you one more time.
15:29You don't have to change the maid.
15:31She's okay.
15:32I'm just kidding.
15:42Make-up.
15:43Make-up.
15:44Hurry up.
15:45Okay.
15:46Hurry up.
15:49I'm so sorry, miss.
15:50We want to use the original one.
15:52Please forgive us.
15:54You're so beautiful.
15:55If there is a suitable role in the future,
15:56I will definitely pay attention to you.
15:58This is my business card.
16:01Hurry up.
16:02Hurry up.
16:21Sister.
16:23Sister.
16:25Where have you been?
16:27I told you not to run around.
16:28I just saw him making a movie.
16:31I also saw the big star Yao.
16:34It's the first time I've seen a big star.
16:35Alive.
16:37Real person.
16:40Do you know where I've been?
16:41I'm an intern.
16:42I'm watching a movie.
16:45You're so beautiful.
16:46If there is a suitable role in the future,
16:47I will definitely pay attention to you.
16:49Why don't you talk?
16:53Is this how movies are made?
16:55Movies are originally a dream.
17:20Miss Su.
17:21Have some coffee.
17:22I specially made it for you.
17:23No need.
17:25It doesn't matter.
17:26I see you work so hard.
17:27It's time to take a break.
17:28I also want to drink coffee.
17:29Give me a cup too.
17:31Who do you think you are?
17:33You're so affectionate.
17:34Miss Su
17:35doesn't care about your cup of coffee.
17:37She doesn't care.
17:38You care, okay?
17:39Be careful, I'm tall.
17:40I'll see how to deal with you.
17:42Say whatever you want.
17:49Let's go.
17:56Let's go.
17:57Slow down.
17:58Slow down.
18:03I'm coming down.
18:05Let's go.
18:09Let's go.
18:11It's pretty good.
18:12Let's go.
18:15You don't know exquisiteness at all.
18:20Mom.
18:21Mom.
18:22Cong is here.
18:35Here.
18:37Try it.
18:38It's my mom's cooking.
18:42Cong.
18:44This is the second time we've met, right?
18:48Auntie.
18:49I'm sorry.
18:50Last time...
18:51Mom.
18:52Last time,
18:53I made him pretend he didn't know you.
18:55I didn't talk to you.
18:59I heard Xian mention you.
19:01So
19:02I asked you to come home to see you.
19:05I've always wanted to visit you.
19:07You came today.
19:08I didn't prepare anything special.
19:10Just eat whatever you want.
19:12This is already very good.
19:15My mom hasn't made
19:16the best barbeque in the country.
19:19Here.
19:20Have some soup.
19:23Have some soup, too.
19:30Where are you from?
19:32Ningbo, Wuzhen.
19:34Ningbo, Wuzhen.
19:35Yes.
19:36Wuzhen is a countryside.
19:43Are your parents still alive?
19:45My parents are still alive.
19:47How did you come to Shanghai?
19:49I came to Shanghai
19:50with my master when I was young.
19:52How many siblings do you have?
19:54I have two older sisters
19:55and a younger sister.
19:57So you're the only boy
19:58in your family?
20:00Yes.
20:01Mom.
20:02Are you investigating Li Li Biao?
20:05How long have you known Xian?
20:07A year.
20:09A year?
20:11Why didn't I know?
20:16Here, eat.
20:17Eat.
20:21I only have one daughter, Xian.
20:24I've been spoiling her since she was little.
20:26She's a little stubborn
20:28and has a bad temper.
20:31Auntie.
20:33Xian is the best girl I've ever seen.
20:35She's smart, kind, and well-educated.
20:39But she's not smart at all.
20:42The reason I let her study
20:44is because I don't want her to be bullied in the future.
20:47I don't think
20:48studying has anything to do with bullying.
20:51Studying can open one's eyes.
20:54Especially when a woman
20:55opens up her heart
20:57and makes her feel independent.
21:00Times have changed.
21:01The status of women is getting higher and higher.
21:03Auntie, you're such an open-minded person.
21:07Here, eat.
21:10You're welcome.
21:11Eat.
21:14Eat.
21:19Auntie.
21:21I like Xian.
21:28I'm serious about her.
21:31I hope you can agree to continue dating her.
21:34I'll take good care of her.
21:42Have some soup first.
21:44Okay.
21:59Mom.
22:03Mom.
22:04How do you like the scallions?
22:06You sent her away?
22:09What about you?
22:10Do you like the scallions?
22:13I don't want you two to be together.
22:17Why?
22:19Do I need to tell you?
22:21She's not good enough for you in every way.
22:25How is that?
22:27She's a photographer at our newspaper.
22:29And she has a good business.
22:31She has a bright future.
22:33The first time she came home,
22:34she only bought a box of snacks.
22:36And it was cheap.
22:39I told her to buy it.
22:40You like the snacks from that shop?
22:43And you said she's from Shanghai.
22:46She's a country girl.
22:48And she's an only child.
22:50Do you want to live with her in the countryside?
22:53Mom.
22:54You're thinking too much.
22:56We won't leave Shanghai.
22:58You're a fool.
23:01The scallions are really...
23:02At such a young age,
23:03they say all kinds of nonsense.
23:06Like freedom, independence, new women.
23:08They're all lies to girls.
23:12No wonder you wanted to work at the newspaper.
23:14It's all because of her.
23:16I'm telling you.
23:17Girls only have a stable life.
23:21Only then can they find a good home.
23:24Don't be fooled by her.
23:26She won't lie to me.
23:28I don't agree with you.
23:30Mom.
23:31I've grown up.
23:32You can't control me the way you used to.
23:34It's my choice where I want to work.
23:36Who I want to be with.
23:37It's my freedom.
23:38Freedom?
23:40Freedom will only make women make bigger mistakes.
23:54What's wrong?
23:55Are you upset?
23:59No.
24:01You're obviously upset.
24:04Why?
24:07Why did you tell my mom that you're not from Shanghai?
24:11Why should I tell my mom that I'm from Shanghai?
24:15I'm telling the truth.
24:17I don't want to go against my will.
24:19Besides,
24:20I'm trying to emphasize that I'm from the countryside.
24:22I just want my mom to know
24:24that I'm not from Ningbo.
24:26You just don't want to get along with me.
24:30Xie.
24:31You're a girl with knowledge and culture.
24:34Why can't you look down on people from the countryside?
24:36It has nothing to do with whether I look down on people from the countryside.
24:39You know that
24:41my mom wants me to marry someone from Shanghai.
24:43She just doesn't want to be with me.
24:45I just want to change my mom's wrong idea.
24:49I want her to know
24:50that there's no difference between people from the countryside and people in the city.
24:57Are you really upset?
24:59Why don't you just let my mom object to us being together?
25:02Look at you. It's two different things.
25:04Of course I want to be with you.
25:06It's just that I don't want to deceive my mom.
25:15Don't ignore me, okay?
25:20I was wrong, okay?
25:22I was wrong.
25:23I was wrong.
25:24I'm not a good talker, okay?
25:26Forgive me, okay?
25:29Forgive me, okay?
25:32Forgive me, okay?
25:34If you don't forgive me,
25:37I'll sit here for a hundred push-ups
25:39to apologize to you.
25:49Are you crazy?
25:51Everyone will be here soon.
25:53If people see us, they'll think something's wrong with us.
25:55It's okay.
25:58When I left yesterday,
26:00I thought Auntie was quite happy.
26:02I thought I did a good job.
26:05You don't understand my mom.
26:07She won't let you see her true feelings.
26:09She's wary of all men.
26:13Maybe my dad hurt her.
26:16She thinks the men in the world
26:18are equal to the bad guys.
26:20I'll make Auntie believe
26:22that I'm a good man.
26:25I hope so.
26:28Don't worry.
26:30I'll try to change her impression of me.
26:40Did you make all these?
26:42Yes.
26:43Did you write them?
26:45Yes.
26:58Why are you wearing my clothes?
27:02You've never worn a cheongsam before.
27:04What a pity.
27:06I'm going to the movies.
27:08You can't go.
27:10Why can't I go to the movies?
27:12Stop.
27:18Who are you going with?
27:20I'm going with Cong.
27:22Be good.
27:24Don't embarrass me in front of others.
27:27I've bought the tickets.
27:29Why can't I go?
27:36Mrs. Su.
27:39Mrs. Su, do you think
27:41I can do it?
27:44You don't meet our conditions.
27:57Let's go.
28:28Can you sign for me?
28:44Sister.
28:46Cong.
28:48Sister.
28:50You're wearing this.
28:51I can't recognize you.
28:53Do I look good?
28:54Yes.
28:55You look better than a movie star.
28:57Let's go.
29:16You didn't say anything all the way.
29:20Are you crying?
29:25No.
29:32Are you really sad?
29:36This is a movie.
29:38It's fake.
29:44I know this is a movie.
29:47But I still can't help crying.
29:51Your tears
29:53broke my heart.
29:57I didn't see it.
29:59It's true.
30:01Touch it if you don't believe me.
30:08Your heart is beating so fast.
30:13Yes.
30:15If you don't care about me one day,
30:18my heart will really break.
30:23I'm sorry.
30:45Mom.
30:47It's late.
30:49Why are you in my room?
30:51I'm worried about you.
30:54The movie just ended.
30:56Cong sent you back.
31:00I'm begging you.
31:03Break up with him.
31:18Girls
31:20must respect themselves.
31:22It's too late to regret
31:24after breaking up.
31:45It's done.
31:49You're finally here.
31:50What's up?
31:51Your mom is here.
31:52She's in the director's office.
31:54Why is she here?
31:55I don't know.
31:56She's arguing with the director.
32:05Mom.
32:06What are you doing?
32:08I'm here to help you resign.
32:10It's my business.
32:11You have no right to decide for me.
32:13I'm your mom.
32:14Of course I have the right.
32:15How can you mess around?
32:16Am I not your mom?
32:18Unless you don't recognize me.
32:21Okay.
32:22Stop arguing.
32:24This is my office.
32:27Ms. Su.
32:28Since your mom doesn't agree,
32:30I think you should go back
32:32and discuss with your mom.
32:35You have to get your mom's approval
32:37if you want to work here.
32:39Director.
32:40There's no need to discuss.
32:42You should find someone else.
32:44You should quit.
32:46Go.
32:47Mom.
32:48It's all for your own good.
32:50Mom, you can't do this.
32:57Don't chase my daughter anymore.
32:59I don't want you to be together.
33:01Mom.
33:02What are you doing?
33:04Sister.
33:05Stop.
33:06What's going on?
33:08Didn't you hear what I said?
33:11Aunt.
33:12I heard it.
33:14But what happened today
33:16was your fault.
33:17Shut up.
33:19If it wasn't for you,
33:20she wouldn't have become like this.
33:22I'll say it again today.
33:24I don't want you to be together.
33:26Aunt.
33:27Don't call me aunt.
33:28From now on,
33:29I don't want to see her.
33:31Mom.
33:33Mom.
33:35Mom.
33:37Mom.
33:39I did this to protect you.
33:41In the future,
33:42if anything happens,
33:43it's too late.
33:45Mom.
33:46Why do you always
33:47think of the bad things?
33:48Do you think I want to?
33:50It's all for your own good.
33:52What did we do?
33:53Did you kiss?
33:55Mom.
33:56What are you talking about?
33:57All men are the same.
33:58Kiss first,
33:59then
34:00That's a matter of time.
34:02Men will do anything to achieve their goals.
34:05At that time, you will be thrown like a piece of rag.
34:08Are you talking about yourself?
34:10You were cheated by a man.
34:12Do you think all men are cheaters?
34:14Cong and I are truly in love.
34:16I won't be dumped by a man like you.
34:30I love you.
35:00Cheers.
35:26Drink it while it's hot.
35:30Cheers.
35:35I'm sorry.
35:38I shouldn't have hit you.
35:42But I hit you for your own good.
35:45Since I was little,
35:47I've never satisfied you.
35:51Although our family is not rich,
35:54I raised you like a princess.
35:58As long as you have a request,
36:01I will definitely satisfy you.
36:04You've never seen your own happiness.
36:07I can't give you a complete home.
36:11It's my fault.
36:16I'm alive now
36:18because of you.
36:21I hope to see you happy.
36:25I hope
36:27you can understand me.
36:32I know
36:34you've suffered a lot these years.
36:38That's why
36:40I hope so much
36:42that you can be with Uncle Li.
36:44So that
36:46you can have a partner in the future.
36:50Silly girl.
36:53Uncle Li and I only have feelings.
36:56No love.
36:59But
37:01I'm different from you and Uncle Li.
37:05We love each other.
37:09If you really care about me,
37:12let me be with him.
37:14He can't be happy with you.
37:16He has no ability to be happy with you.
37:18Yes.
37:20He has this ability.
37:22I'm an old man.
37:24I can see better than you.
37:26Listen to me.
37:29But I love him.
37:32Mom.
37:34I beg you.
37:36I will never allow you to be together.
37:39Don't break us up, okay?
37:41Give up.
37:46Give up.
38:16Sister.
38:21Sister.
38:24Are you okay?
38:34Don't cry.
38:36It's okay.
38:38We'll be together.
38:40Don't cry.
38:43Mom.
38:45Your mom is awake.
39:13Wait a minute.
39:15Okay.
39:26Let's elope.
39:42Okay.
39:49Don't worry.
39:51Your mom will be sad.
39:53We'll think of other ways.
39:55Okay.
40:11If you love me,
40:13take me away from here.
40:15See you at the train station at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
40:21Where are you going?
40:23As long as you're with me,
40:25I can go anywhere.
40:27Sister, listen to me.
40:29Be careful.
40:37Why don't you sleep?
40:39What are you doing?
40:41Nothing.
40:43It's too cold.
40:45I'll close the window.
40:49I'll sleep now.
40:53Okay.
41:23Okay.
41:53I'm leaving.
41:55Take care.
42:23Rickshaw.
42:25Coming.
42:27Stop.
42:31Go to the train station.
42:33Okay.
42:53Rickshaw.
43:23Rickshaw.
43:53Rickshaw.
44:23Rickshaw.
44:53Rickshaw.