Plot Summary:Demobilized soldier Wang Qiang returned back to his hometown Gujiao after two years of serving in the People's Liberation Army. Gujiao is just like most of small towns in Shan Xi province, it is a city of coalmines; everyone lives in the city bound to work on coalmines. However, Wang Qiang wanted to walk a different path. He dreamed to go to study in the Military Institute. During a friend's reunion, Wang met Haliya, the girlfriend of his comrade, who dreamed to become a stewardess, but failed the entrance exam for many times. Two craving changes hearts came together, however, their love had not last long, the dusty reality crushed their dreams just like all the dreams in this small town.
转业军人王强,不愿非配到矿上,对工作心不在焉。就在这时他遇到了部队下属,开私矿的马赟,王强看上了马赟的女友哈丽雅。两人偷偷在了一起.之后被马赟发现,接受现实的王强跟舅舅介绍的女朋友结婚了。