Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases

Japanese forces occupy Dong Bei, and Rong Shi discovers the plot against the Xu family, attempting to warn them but being betrayed by a traitor.

Japanese Invasion — Japanese forces occupy Dong Bei after September 18th Incident Characters: 竹木纯一, 张贺 Location: Dong Bei
Threat Discovery — Rong Shi learns of Japanese plot against Xu family Characters: 荣石 Location: Unknown
Warning Attempt — Rong Shi sends messenger to warn Xu family Characters: 荣石, 徐一航, 徐二航, Xu Jin Chuan Location: Xu Family Residence
Traitor's Betrayal — Traitor prevents warning from reaching Xu family Characters: 吕良彪, 索杰 Location: Xu Family Residence

The wedding ceremony turns into a bloodbath as Japanese soldiers massacre the Xu family, leaving only three siblings alive.

Traitor's Betrayal — Traitor prevents warning from reaching Xu family Characters: 吕良彪, 索杰 Location: Xu Family Residence
Wedding Massacre — Japanese soldiers massacre Xu family during wedding Characters: 徐一航, 徐二航, Xu Jin Chuan, 竹木纯一, 张贺 Location: Wedding Ceremony
Survival — Three Xu siblings survive the massacre Characters: 徐一航, 徐二航, Xu Jin Chuan Location: Wedding Ceremony

The surviving Xu siblings form a resistance group, seeking revenge against the Japanese forces that destroyed their family.

Survival — Three Xu siblings survive the massacre Characters: 徐一航, 徐二航, Xu Jin Chuan Location: Wedding Ceremony
Vow for Revenge — Xu siblings swear vengeance against Japanese forces Characters: 徐一航, 徐二航, Xu Jin Chuan Location: Hidden Location
Resistance Formation — Resistance group forms to fight against occupation Characters: 荣石, 徐一航, 徐二航, Xu Jin Chuan, 荣意, 荣树 Location: Secret Location
First Attack — Xu siblings launch first attack on Japanese forces Characters: 徐一航, 徐二航, Xu Jin Chuan, 竹木纯一 Location: Japanese Outpost
Traitor Exposed — Traitor's identity revealed to resistance group Characters: 荣石, 吕良彪, 索杰 Location: Resistance Hideout
Final Confrontation — Final battle between Xu siblings and Japanese forces Characters: 徐一航, 徐二航, Xu Jin Chuan, 竹木纯一, 张贺, 荣石 Location: Japanese Headquarters
Revenge Complete — Xu siblings achieve their revenge against Japanese forces Characters: 徐一航, 徐二航, Xu Jin Chuan, 荣石 Location: Dong Bei

Story Breakdown

Japanese Occupation — Historical context of the film
- September 18th Incident — Event leading to Japanese invasion
- Dong Bei Occupation — Japanese forces take control of the region
Xu Family Ordeal — The tragic fate of the Xu family
- Wedding Ceremony — Setting for the impending massacre
- Failed Warning — Rong Shi's attempt to save the family
- Family Massacre — Japanese soldiers kill most of the Xu family
- Survival — Three siblings escape the massacre
Path of Revenge — The survivors' journey for justice
- Vow for Vengeance — Siblings swear to avenge their family
- Resistance Formation — Group forms to fight against occupation
- First Attacks — Initial confrontations with Japanese forces
- Traitor Exposed — Discovery of the betrayer within their circle
- Final Confrontation — Climactic battle with Japanese forces
- Revenge Achieved — Justice is finally served
Key Characters — Important figures in the story
- Xu Siblings — Survivors seeking revenge
- Rong Shi — Helper who tried to warn the Xu family
- Japanese Forces — Antagonists occupying Dong Bei
- Traitor — Betrayer within Xu household