The central protagonist, a wealthy landlord whose life unravels due to famine, war, and banditry, forcing him into a desperate journey for survival.
Religious figure and peasant sharing the same devastated landscape.
Journalist documenting the refugee experience firsthand.
Starving peasant directly impacted by the Nationalist leader's policies.
Neighbors from the same Henan village sharing initial suffering.
Landlord and loyal servant maintaining their hierarchy during flight.
Father-son bond severed by the bandit raid and village destruction.
Biological father protecting his daughter during the crisis.
Married couple navigating the devastating famine together.
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