A seventeen-year-old schoolboy who buys Guei's stolen bicycle to impress a girl. He clashes with Guei over the bike, eventually agreeing to share it on alternate days. Jealousy over his crush's new interest triggers his downfall, and he ends up sharing a violent beating with Guei before abandoning the bicycle.
A local working-class boy and Qinghong's secret boyfriend. He becomes increasingly obsessed with her, clashing with her father's contempt. When Qinghong reveals her family's imminent departure, he loses control and assaults her. He is subsequently arrested by the police and publicly executed, serving as a tragic catalyst for the film's climax.
Lao Er's son, who initially attempts to coerce an uncle working at the dog pound to secure Cala's release. His involvement escalates when he gets into a fight and is subsequently arrested, further complicating his father's desperate efforts to save the dog.
Li Bin has 15 screen credits in a career dating back to 2001. Signature works include Beijing Bicycle, Resonate With Many, Promise. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
