Yu Xiaoguang (于晓光), also known as Ethan Yu and Yu Liguang (于立桄), is a Chinese actor and music composer. Yu is a former swimmer and sprint canoer. In 2006, he made the crossover from sports to films.
Set against the backdrop of forty years of reform in Huli, Beijing, the Chen, Lin, and Pan families experience profound transformations. From career achievements to personal struggles, each family member confronts love, loss, and the changing tides of life, shaping their destinies in unexpected ways.
In 1979 Jinjiang, two lifelong friends take different paths to overcome poverty—one building a garment business from a small fishing boat, the other transforming agriculture through tradition and innovation. As their families grow and face challenges, they pave the way for a new era of “Made in Jinjiang,” driven by resilience, ambition, and unity across generations.
Set in 1980s China, the film follows Er Zhiqiang, a headstrong young man who, through life’s trials, transforms into a responsible and resilient adult, finding strength and purpose in a rapidly changing world.