In 1937, the iron hoof of Japanese imperialism ravaged the Central Plains, the towering ancient capital of Nanjing fell, and tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians were brutally killed by the inhumane invaders. Corpses were everywhere, blood flowed like a river, and the prosperous city of Nanjing had become a hell on earth that was unbearable to watch. The invaders ignored international treaties and coveted the safe zones designated by Western countries. In the center of the city, the Church of St. Madeleine, surrounded by gunfire and smoke, stood tall and did its best to shelter the people who came here to take refuge. The priest was reluctant to leave, and Fabi (played by Zhang Jiayi) stayed to accompany him. Yu Mo (played by Song Jia), Chun Chi (played by Gao Ye), Dou Kou (played by Zhang Kejia), and others who lived at the bottom of the society came to the church, but even if they were in such a predicament, they could not avoid being despised and ridiculed by other compatriots. The test of fate became more and more cruel. In order to defend the supreme life, Fabi, Dai Tao (played by Hu Ge), and others experienced the most thorough baptism of life together...