Arriving in Taiwan in the 1950s, Kuei-mei makes a disadvantageous marriage to a widower with three unruly kids and a bad gambling habit. Beautifully portrayed by celebrated actress Yang, she weathers pregnancies, her husband's infidelity, her daughter's resentment, a stint as servant in Japan, divorce, and illness while struggling to keep the family restaurant business afloat.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| LLoretta Yang Hui-shanKuei-Mei | Kuei-Mei |
 Lee Li-ChunKuei-Mei's husband | Kuei-Mei's husband |
 Elten TingNot listed | Not listed |
 Wen YingNot listed | Not listed |
| HHu Hsiang-PingNot listed | Not listed |
| LLiu MingNot listed | Not listed |
| LLaula LuoNot listed | Not listed |
 Ying YingNot listed | Not listed |
| SShao Lo-HuiNot listed | Not listed |