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The Road Home

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City businessman Luo Yusheng returns to his home village in North China for the funeral of his father, the village teacher. Before returning to the city, Yusheng symbolically honors his father's dearest wish: he spends one day teaching in the village school.
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Critics Consensus

Beautifully filmed, The Road Home is a simple touching and tender love story.

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Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films 03/02/2004
B+
About love acutely desired in youth and fiercely remembered in old age… delicately simple and emotionally satisfying. Go to Full Review Susan Stark Detroit News 08/20/2001
4/4
A layered, delicately but surely romantic tribute to the simplicity and grace of a bygone era. Go to Full Review Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune 07/19/2001
4/4
Celebrates a beauty and heroism around us that we often miss in both our movies and our lives. Go to Full Review Armond White New York Press 09/05/2023
Zhang, who proved his skill at visually evoking passion in Ju Dou, has the ability to enrich a generic melodrama. Go to Full Review Greg Muskewitz eFilmCritic.com 04/04/2011
4/5
Kelly Vance East Bay Express 05/04/2010
In the spirit of the best nostalgic village pics, only one thing happens, and yet it turns out to mean everything to its characters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Georgan G 07/31/2023 One of the ultimate love stories. Very little dialogue as the looks between the 2 young people said it all. The thankfulness of the teacher's students at his death was very touching. See more Peter W 04/29/2023 Overall, if you're seeking a romantic journey of young love, The Road Home is one for you. Even when the outcomes are apparent, the journey of the main leads is filled with wonder and unpredictability. The highly creative and clever visuals successfully bring a setting and atmosphere to life that is highly captivating even when very little is occurring with the main story. Ultimately, it's impossible not to walk away from this film without feeling either inspired or uplifted. It truly is beautiful. See more Alan G 10/07/2021 Uplifting and very sweet. Lovely performance by Zhang Ziyi, she beautifully photographed along with the wonderful scenery. A simple story, related with no unnecessary noise to detract from its essence. See more william d @acsdoug 01/18/2021 A heartwarming story brilliantly directed by Zhang Yimou. The courtship "dance" the couple do before getting together will charm your socks off. Zhang Ziyi is a scary talented actress. See more 04/10/2020 Deep and emotional, not my type of film but the message landed on me making it a beautiful experience. See more 03/29/2020 Simply beautiful. I can't suggest enough. it is a simple, beautiful love story. Have tissues. It will fill your heart and bring the tears. See more Read all reviews
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Yimou Zhang

Director

Zhang Ziyi

Zhao Di (Young)

Honglei Sun

Luo Yusheng

Yulian Zhao

Zhao Di (Old)

Bin Li

Grandmother

Guifa Chang

Mayor (Old)

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Movie Info

Synopsis City businessman Luo Yusheng returns to his home village in North China for the funeral of his father, the village teacher. Before returning to the city, Yusheng symbolically honors his father's dearest wish: he spends one day teaching in the village school.
Director
Yimou Zhang
Producer
Yu Zhao
Screenwriter
Shi Bao
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Guangxi Film Studios, Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia
Rating
G
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 15, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 15, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.3M
Runtime
1h 29m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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