The passenger ship Haiyan, with more than a thousand people aboard, sails through a thick fog at night. Despite having the knowledge that there are reefs nearby, the captain refuses to stop or slow down.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Xuepeng FanOld Lady | Old Lady |
| GGuilin WangOld peasant | Old peasant |
 Jin NaihuaXiao Shao, lieutenant commander | Xiao Shao, lieutenant commander |
 Zhang HongmeiBianzi Xiao | Bianzi Xiao |
 Zhang YanFu A | Fu A |
 Qi HengCommissar Wang | Commissar Wang |
 Niu TiePlatoon leader Liu | Platoon leader Liu |
 Wei YupingProfessor Liu | Professor Liu |
 Xiang MeiHe Mei-Juan, professor's assistant | He Mei-Juan, professor's assistant |
 Hong MuShip's Captain | Ship's Captain |
 Ying ZhangBride | Bride |
 Guan HongdaFat Man | Fat Man |
 Xin WangPregnant woman | Pregnant woman |
 Li NongSecond officer | Second officer |
 Qi WangDemobilized soldier | Demobilized soldier |
 Shan LiangTelegraph operator | Telegraph operator |
| YYi LinFemale telegraph operator | Female telegraph operator |
 Yu FeiPhotographer | Photographer |
 Ruan FeiMrs. Major | Mrs. Major |
 Ding RanMan | Man |
| QQiyin LuoDahai Zhou | Dahai Zhou |
 Cui ChaomingNot listed | Not listed |