The film tells the story of Zhang Yilin who, after marrying the bureaucrat Shi Zifan, attempted suicide because she could not bear the oppression of feudal morality. After liberation, she finally broke off the relationship and returned to her hometown to marry her sweetheart.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| RRong Yuan朱凤贞 | 朱凤贞 |
 Lu Shan孟姨太太 | 孟姨太太 |
 Lan Wang刘阿文 | 刘阿文 |
 Zhou Chu俞淑棠 | 俞淑棠 |