The Road Home (1999)
An unforgettable journey into the realm of the heart.
Prompted by the death of his father and the grief of his mother, a man recalls the story of how they met in flashback.
Director: Zhang Yimou
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: October 16, 1999
Cast
- Zhang Ziyi - Young Zhao Di
- Zheng Hao - Luo Changyu
- Yulian Zhao - Zhao Di
- Sun Honglei - Luo Yusheng
- Li Bin - Grandmother
- Song Yuncheng - Village Chief
- Guifa Chang - Mayor
- Wencheng Sung - Young Mayor
- Liu Qi - Carpenter Xia
- Ji Bo - Young Carpenter Xia
Screenplay
Music: San Bao
Cinematography: Hou Yong
Editing: Ru Zhai
Production: Guangxi Film Studio, Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics, CP Film Production Asia
Country: China, Hong Kong, United States of America
Language: 普通话
Original Language: zh
Themes
Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain
Keywords
china, businessman, funeral, loss of loved one, coffin, village, flashback, grief, death, burial
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Road Home about?
- Prompted by the death of his father and the grief of his mother, a man recalls the story of how they met in flashback.
- Who directed The Road Home?
- The Road Home was directed by Zhang Yimou.
- Who stars in The Road Home?
- The Road Home stars Zhang Ziyi, Zheng Hao, Yulian Zhao, Sun Honglei, Li Bin, Song Yuncheng.
- How long is The Road Home?
- The Road Home has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Road Home?
- The Road Home is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Road Home produced?
- The Road Home was produced in China, Hong Kong, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Road Home?
- The themes of The Road Home include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain.