At a 1930s swimming match, a Chinese champion is forced to lose to his American rival. Later, the Chinese champion's son, another potential champion, is torn between the rigours of training and the lure of romance.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Shu ShiZhenlong Hua | Zhenlong Hua |
 Luo GuoliangZiyun Li | Ziyun Li |
 Yang YuXiaolong Hua | Xiaolong Hua |
 Ling YuanZhenglong's wife | Zhenglong's wife |
 Ziyue ZhaoHuiliang's father | Huiliang's father |
 Jian Ligrandmother | grandmother |
| MMai ShuYuling Jiang | Yuling Jiang |
| YYingfu WangHuiliang Zhou | Huiliang Zhou |
 Qi LiErfeng Hua | Erfeng Hua |
| YYansheng LiangAolian Zhang | Aolian Zhang |
 Jianguo LiZhangzhen Tang | Zhangzhen Tang |
| RRan AnDashao Sun | Dashao Sun |
| BBing GuoQiye Hua | Qiye Hua |
 Zhou SenguanJanitor | Janitor |
 Wang Yunxiaannouncer | announcer |
 Feng Shuncoachman | coachman |