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"Crossing the West Pass"
Director: Li Sanlin
Starring: Du Chun, Miao Pu
At the beginning of the 20th century, Qixian County in Shanxi Province was known for its "lack of fertile flatlands and no benefit from water irrigation." The villagers here could only survive by farming on the hillsides. However, after a major disaster every three years and then three consecutive years of drought, people were starving to death every day, and life was unbearable. Thus, the men packed their simple luggage, listened to the women singing the tearful song "Crossing the West Pass," and set off on the road to cross the west pass. Even though it was hard to leave their homeland, they had to go; even though it was hard to part with their beloved women, they still had to separate. Life was filled with so much helplessness and bitterness!
In the Tian family courtyard of Qixian County, the ancestors became wealthy by crossing the west pass and returned home to acquire property. By the time of Tian Yaizu, he indulged in eating, drinking, and gambling. On the day of the抓周celebration for his young master Tian Qing, Tian Yaizu lost all the family property along with his wife Shuzhen in a gamble. Grandma Tian died of anger, and Tian Yaizu had no choice but to cross the west pass.
Lady Shuzhen was luckily saved by Xu the Carpenter, a member of the Xingzhong Association and a revolutionary who she had previously helped, thus avoiding being defiled by Xia San, the winner. In order to support her son Tian Qing, she gave her nine-year-old daughter DanDan as a child bride to the Liang family. Ten years later, Tian Qing became a sheepherder. After returning from revolutionary activities, Xu the Carpenter met Tian Qing by chance and funded his education in private school, teaching him martial arts. Xu the Carpenter continued to engage in revolutionary activities while helping Shuzhen and Tian Qing through difficult times. Shuzhen was grateful for Xu the Carpenter's rescue and support, and admired his uprightness, gradually developing feelings for him. When Tian Qing discovered this, Shuzhen intended to commit suicide. It was DanDan who explained the situation to Tian Qing, and he...