Zhenlong Hua
Ziyun Li
Xiaolong Hua
Zhenglong's wife
Huiliang's father
grandmother
Yuling Jiang
Huiliang Zhou
Erfeng Hua
Aolian Zhang
Zhangzhen Tang
Dashao Sun
Qiye Hua
Janitor
announcer
coachman
At a 1930s swimming match, a Chinese champion is forced to lose to his American rival. Later, the Chinese champion's son, another potential champion, is torn between the rigours of training and the lure of romance.