There were two versions of the movie, White Deer Plain, directed by Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou. The difference between the two versions was the director, the storyline, and the style of the pictures. Chen Kaige's version of the movie " White Deer Plain " mainly described the historical disputes and grievances between the two families surnamed Bai and Lu on White Deer Plain. The style of the film was relatively deep and solemn, showing the profound meaning of the natural environment, human history, and other aspects of White Deer Plain. At the same time, the plot of the movie was also more complicated, presenting many dramatic scenes and conflicts. Zhang Yimou's version of the movie," White Deer Plain," mainly used a more relaxed and humorous scene style. It told a funny and touching story about the family dispute between the Bai and Lu families. The plot of the movie was relatively simple, but through Zhang Yimou's unique visual language, it presented the rich history and culture of White Deer Plain. The two versions of the movie White Deer Plain were different in terms of storyline, picture style, director's style, etc. However, they both deeply reflected the history and cultural content of China's rural areas.