Highlights the rebellious young generation of artists in China fighting for political emancipation, artistic freedom and creating a cultural golden age during the 1980s - a significant decade of transformational change. Interweaving six main characters' memories with the director's personal narration, the film embarks on an emotional journey and tells a story of being passionate and idealistic before dreams are dashed to pieces.
Cui Jian, a famous rock artist and a leader of Chinese rock music, is known as the father of Chinese rock music. The famous song is "Nothing to My Name" in 1986.