Sue Bynn, the Sacred Maiden of Miao, elopes for love but faces harsh opposition due to her lack of children. Evan Zach cheats and conspires with Shirley Scott to fake a pregnancy. Sue departs, yet forced circumstances compel her to perform a gu ritual that turns her hair white overnight. The high priest sacrifices himself to save her life. Evan later seeks forgiveness while Sue leads the Miao village out of poverty.
