The Carpenter's 1980s Romance

The Story

Shirley Shaw finds herself single after her engagement collapses in a northern Chinese village during the 1980s. She marries Dale Carter, the poorest carpenter in the area, and they begin their lives together with an empty home and no possessions. The couple works hard and strives together, supporting one another through their daily challenges. Their simple, impoverished existence gradually transforms into a life filled with comfort and joy. In time, they welcome a new life into the world. Shirley and Dale find a plain, warm happiness in their shared journey.