Li Xiang, raised by his single mother, Li Guixiang, dreams of joining the national long-distance running team despite facing ridicule and bullying from his village, especially after being abandoned by his father, Tian Dazhuang. Training relentlessly, he overcomes challenges and breaks the village long-distance record. However, just before the selection trials, he's falsely accused of doping. With the help of videos he recorded during his training, Li Xiang clears his name and exposes his father's sabotage attempt. Ultimately, he wins the long-distance gold at the World Games, honoring his mother and the villagers who supported him.