The Red House (2013)

“Is home the place you are from, or what you carry inside you wherever you go?”

The Red House (2013) poster

Is home the place you are from, or what you carry inside you wherever you go? The Red House is a story about the endurance of love in the face of cultural upheaval, environmental neglect, and the universal process of aging. Lee and Jia are a couple in their sixties still deeply in love after twenty years. But when Jia has to return to her homeland to care for her aging parents, the physical traces of their years together are packed away. Their future together suddenly seems fragile. Jia finds the ancient city of her memories replaced by a disposable, fast-paced lifestyle. On his arrival Lee also feels lost in this foreign land. As the family crisis escalates, the couple strive to reconcile the uneasy balance of their love.

Director: Alyx Duncan
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Chris Pryor, Aline Tran
Editing: Daniel Strang
Country: China, New Zealand
Original Language: en

Keywords

husband wife relationship, identity, globalization, intercultural relationship, woman director

More Films by Director: Alyx Duncan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Red House about?
Is home the place you are from, or what you carry inside you wherever you go? The Red House is a story about the endurance of love in the face of cultural upheaval, environmental neglect, and the universal process of aging. Lee and Jia are a couple in their sixties still deeply in love after twenty years. But when Jia has to return to her homeland to care for her aging parents, the physical traces of their years together are packed away. Their future together suddenly seems fragile. Jia finds the ancient city of her memories replaced by a disposable, fast-paced lifestyle. On his arrival Lee also feels lost in this foreign land. As the family crisis escalates, the couple strive to reconcile the uneasy balance of their love.
Who directed The Red House?
The Red House was directed by Alyx Duncan.
Who stars in The Red House?
The Red House stars Meng Jia Stuart, Lee Stuart.
How long is The Red House?
The Red House has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
Where was The Red House produced?
The Red House was produced in China, New Zealand.