
The Road Home
Best from age 10 · 1999 · 89 min
The Road Home
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.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild1/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild1/10
Scary moments
Mild1/10
Heads up
- Deals with themes of death and grief
- Some scenes show traditional funeral rites
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
Cast & crew
I really enjoyed The Road Home. It’s a touching story about facing your past, dealing with family struggles, and finding a way to forgive and move forward. It’s not a perfect story, but it feels real and has a lot of heart. Definitely one that leaves you thinking after it ends.
The Road Home is so emotional. The part that really touched me was when Rachel heard the song her father used to sing to her when she was little, and it brought back memories of the times they had spent together. Even though there were some bad things between them, I could feel how those memories touched her. When she got home and hugged her father, and they both cried, it touched me too. Even the old man who gave her a lift cried, which made that part even more emotional. The film reminded me that sometimes forgiveness and reconnecting with someone can be difficult, but it can also bring peace.
I’m not sure why this movie has echoes of the Prodigal Son story, but honestly, it’s excellent. I really like that it’s set in a timeless era and conveys a wonderful message. I look forward to the next production. I recommend it.





