# Last Train Home (2009)

> A haunting observational documentary follows a migrant couple whose annual Lunar New Year journeys home expose the emotional cost of escaping rural poverty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/30151

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Documentary, Drama
- Director: Lixin Fan
- Cast: Changhua Zhang, Suqin Chen, Qin Zhang, Yang Zhang, Tingsui Tang
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1512201/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: haunting, compassionate, melancholic, reflective evening, documentary film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of sacrifice and familial bonds amidst the chaos of modern life.

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