The Road Home
An unforgettable journey into the realm of the heart.
1999 • 89 min • Drama · Romance
Synopsis
Prompted by the death of his father and the grief of his mother, a man recalls the story of how they met in flashback.
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 74 Audience · 231 · 100%
A loving son returns home for his father's funeral, prompting his mother to share the heartfelt story of how she and his father met. This tender drama explores enduring love, memory, and the beauty of simple traditions in a rural Chinese village.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Deals with themes of death and grief
- Some scenes show traditional funeral rites
What it models well
- Enduring love and devotion
- Respect for elders and tradition
- Strength in family bonds
- Simple beauty in rural life
Talk about it after
- How different generations express love and grief
- The importance of cherished memories
- The beauty of traditional customs and community
- What makes a relationship last a lifetime
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Top billed cast
Director: Zhang Yimou • Crew: Shi Bao
Trailers & clips
The Road Home Trailer
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