# The Road Home (1999)

> A grieving son returns to a North Chinese village, where his mother's funeral ritual reopens the tender story of his parents' first love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7049

## Facts

- Runtime: 89 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Zhang Yimou
- Cast: Zhang Ziyi, Zheng Hao, Yulian Zhao, Sun Honglei, Li Bin, Song Yuncheng, Guifa Chang, Wencheng Sung
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0235060/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: tender, nostalgic, wistful, quiet evening, romantic movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant journey through love and loss, where the past intertwines with the present.

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