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An unforgettable journey into the realm of the heart. - The Road Home
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Title: The Road Home

Release Date: 16 Oct 1999

Runtime: 1h 29m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Guangxi Film Studio, Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics, CP Film Production Asia

Production Companies: Guangxi Film Studio, Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics, CP Film Production Asia

Overview: Prompted by the death of his father and the grief of his mother, a man recalls the story of how they met in flashback.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.5 (206 votes)

Cast

  • Young Zhao Di: Zhang Ziyi
  • Luo Changyu: Zheng Hao
  • Zhao Di: Yulian Zhao
  • Luo Yusheng: Sun Honglei
  • Grandmother: Li Bin
  • Village Chief: Song Yuncheng
  • Mayor: Guifa Chang
  • Young Mayor: Wencheng Sung
  • Carpenter Xia: Liu Qi
  • Young Carpenter Xia: Ji Bo
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