A poor, honest textile-factory worker, Sufen marries Zhongliang and raises their son while enduring war, displacement, poverty, and years of separation. She supports her family through work at a refugee center and later as a maid. When she discovers Zhongliang has returned and married another woman, her despair culminates in her suicide.
Yang Bai has 13 screen credits in a career dating back to 1937. Signature works include New Year Sacrifice, The Spring River Flows East, Dongmei. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.