Call of the Home Village

The film follows a 20-year-old man raised by a foster mother in the countryside. He falls in love with another foster child from the same family, leading to their decision to marry. However, the young man's biological mother, a high-ranking Party official, intervenes, opposing the marriage. The tension escalates as the young man navigates the conflicting loyalties to his foster and biological families.

As the story unfolds, the young man's real mother shows disdain for the foster mother, revealing a past where the foster mother was a concubine. The narrative reveals the complexities of family and societal expectations in a rural setting. The film's exploration of love and familial ties provides a rich backdrop for collectors interested in international cinema from the early 1980s.