ROAD HOME (2000)

Luo Yusheng is returning home to bury his father who has just passed away.  When he returns home he finds out that his father's body is in a different city and his mother insists on having his fathers body carried home by hand according to old traditions.  This seems to be a very hard task, since it is winter and there are no other young people to help him in the village.  However, the mother's demand is easily understood, since he knows the story behind the passionate love she has for her late husband. The Road Home is a very intimate film about understanding, love, and compassion.  As the film fades out, it leaves the silver screen with a memory of a remarkable cinematic experience.

DIRECTED BY

Yimou Zhang

COUNTRY

China

REVIEWED
8/13/2002
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