After his father passes away, young Chen Hai is pushed aside by his relatives and receives nothing in the family division except a dilapidated wooden sampan. Struggling to survive through wind and rain with his young sister, he relies on his exceptional boatbuilding skills and extensive fishing experience to forge ahead despite every hardship. With the kindness and support of his fellow villagers, he starts by repairing broken boats before venturing into the deep sea to catch rare and valuable seafood, gradually turning his fortunes around. Through hard work and determination, he builds a successful business with his own hands and helps his fellow villagers achieve a prosperous life, writing an inspiring story of ordinary people pursuing their dreams amid the tides of a changing era.