It is a story of friendship between Bronze, a mute peasant boy, and Sunflower, the young daughter of an artist sent to a May Seventh Cadre School.

It has won numerous awards and commendations in China, and has been translated into several languages.

Bronze is a young mute boy, the only son of the poorest family in the village.

The story follows their lives in the village of Damaidi, highlighting family values against the hardships of rural life.

[2] Bronze and Sunflower has received mainly positive reviews from critics.