After a short split prologue showing riches as the root of evil in ancient and modern times, the film settles into 1914 France, where the Orient Express is about to be wrecked when a bridge washes out. Among those on board are Al and Travis, Americans who are traveling Europe spending Travis' money, and Marie, a German girl. The boys save Marie after the wreck and Travis falls ...。曹超自幼家境非常好,后来因为一场变故,变成了一个孤儿。无家可归的他只能露宿街头,后来被好心人收留,抚养长大。后来通过成长经历描写了曹超和孙钱、张灰、刘比等人,从青春少年到中年的恩怨摩擦。