The movie " White Deer Plain " was adapted from Chen Zhongshi's novel, which narrated the social changes and the fate of the characters in a historical period in northern China. The director of the movie was Zhang Yimou and the producer was Chen Kaige. The main background of the movie was the period of the Anti-Japanese War and the Land Reformation in Chinese history. The movie told the story of the two families surnamed Bai and Lu on the White Deer Plain, showing the historical changes of this land and the intertwined fates of the characters. Through portraying the characters and shaping the plot, the movie showed the colorful customs and the complexity of human nature on White Deer Plain, and demonstrated the courage and wisdom of the Chinese people in the historical change. At the same time, the film also showed the traditional Chinese culture and national spirit, showing the important events and characters in modern Chinese history, with high artistic value and cultural significance.