Three twenty-something friends, unable to find a decent job after graduation, struggle to survive while living in the small Beijing suburban village of Tangjialing. They are part of the "ant tribe".

This movie tells a story of young people from 'Ant tribe' in Beijing. By tell the story of these young people, The Movie 'Tang Jia Ling' shows the psychological changes of college graduates. It reflects their confusion about future and love. The movie chooses 'Ant tribe' to show a unique aspect of the Chinese society. It encourages all the young people facing problems to learn from the 'Ant tribe' spirit and strive for a bright future.—Anonymous

Tang Jia Ling is a small village located in Beijing. Thousands of people live there because of its low rent. They are called 'ant tribe'. This movie tells a story of young people, they have dreams like all the young people all over the world : to have a better life and to find a good job. This movie shows a unique aspect of the Chinese society. It encourages all the young people facing problems to learn from the ant tribe's spirit and strive for a bright future, even against the official administration or the big industries.—Anonymous