This anthology drama presents four short films honoring Chinese families, spotlighting the struggles of key groups across four pivotal eras: the revolution, construction, reform and opening up, and the new era, while highlighting their perseverance, dedication to ideals, and commitment to passing on the national spirit through generations.

孙周渔在姥姥张玉珍去世后，得知姥姥为寻找失散的父亲，从安徽到福建再到台湾的艰难旅程，而年迈的张玉珍终于在陈式平的帮助下，实现了父亲的心愿。