The story of writer Xiao Hong comes alive through memories of her great love affair, literary influence and escape from China during World War II.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Tang WeiXiao Hong | Xiao Hong |
 William FengXiao Jun | Xiao Jun |
 Wang ZhiwenLu Xun | Lu Xun |
 Hao LeiDing Lin | Ding Lin |
 Tian YuanBai Lang | Bai Lang |
 Yuan QuanMei Zhi | Mei Zhi |
 Ding JialiXu Guangping | Xu Guangping |
 Zhu YawenDuanmu Hongliang | Duanmu Hongliang |
 Huang XuanLuo Binji | Luo Binji |
 Wang QianyuanNie Gannu | Nie Gannu |
 Zu FengLuo Feng | Luo Feng |
 Sha YiShu Qun | Shu Qun |
 Zhang YiJiang Xijin | Jiang Xijin |
 Zhang LuyiMao Dun | Mao Dun |
 Tang YixinCheng Juan | Cheng Juan |
 Song NingfengLu Zheshun | Lu Zheshun |
 Wang KaiJin Yi | Jin Yi |
 Wang ZiyiZhang Meilin | Zhang Meilin |
 Zhang Bo[Wang En Jia's brother] | [Wang En Jia's brother] |
 Zhang YaoZhou Ying | Zhou Ying |