Amid sweeping reforms in the mining industry, the quiet village of Dayang is thrust into turmoil. An ordinary villager, Yang Gang, is forced into the dangerous undercurrents of the mines in order to protect his family. Together with his brothers, he takes a desperate risk by venturing into a forbidden mine shaft, only to uncover a hidden secret tied to a gold deposit. From that moment on, he becomes entangled in a web of corruption and crime.
As pressure mounts from the mine’s authorities, rival factions clash both openly and in the shadows, and a series of misfortunes befall those around him. Caught between survival and moral integrity, Yang Gang faces increasingly difficult choices. Under the lure of “black gold,” the battle between good and evil intensifies, and each decision he makes begins to shape the fate of the entire village. In the end, where will this high-stakes game surrounding the gold mine lead?
(Source: iQiyi)
~~ Adapted from the web novel "Hei Jin" (黑金) by Wang Wen Cheng (王文成).
