A 1930s US-imposed vision of China is portrayed through music and the song "One Step Ahead of My Shadow". The scenes depict Shanghai, featuring rickshaws and cultural symbols. A young man rows his boat down a river to visit his sweetheart, serenading her with a song. Meanwhile, a wealthy man appears to exploit his rickshaw driver, who takes him to the same house where the young lovers are courting. The scene takes a dramatic turn with the arrival of a dragon, leaving the damsel in distress and potentially leading to a fireworks display.
One Step Ahead of My Shadow
A legendary dragon is set loose, causing chaos among a group of Chinese musicians, but a clever plan utilizing fireworks ultimately leads to its defeat and transformation into a skeletal being.
