Er Changlin

The People on the Grassland is one of the earliest “minority nationality films” produced in the PRC. It features Mongolian herders who serve the people in the struggle against the forces of the KMT. The film was released in China in 1953 and became particularly well-known for its songs and theme-music.

Mongolian girl Alima is assigned to accomplish an important mission by CCP. During the mission, her father and fellows are killed by the enemy in a public execution.

The relationship between Meng Chunyu and He Yudan is affected when Meng is appointed director of a mine, replacing Yudan's father.

The Spring of Desert