description The Road Home Overview
The Road Home is a 1999 Chinese drama film directed by Zhang Yimou. The narrative centers on a romance between a country girl and a teacher, complicated by his subsequent death and the return of their son decades later. It adapts Bao Shi’s novel, Remembrance, marking Zhang Ziyi's cinematic introduction.
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info The Road Home Specifications
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Year | 1999 |
help The Road Home FAQ
Is The Road Home Zhang Ziyi's first film?
Yes, The Road Home is widely recognized as Zhang Ziyi's film debut. Zhang Yimou released it in 1999 before Zhang Ziyi became internationally famous through Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Why does The Road Home switch between black-and-white and color?
The present-day funeral frame is shown in black-and-white, while the remembered love story is shown in color. That reversal makes the past feel emotionally alive as the son recalls his parents' courtship.
What is the romance in The Road Home about?
The romance is between Zhao Di, a village girl played by Zhang Ziyi, and Luo Changyu, a young schoolteacher. The story is adapted from Bao Shi's novel Remembrance.
What award did The Road Home win in Berlin?
The Road Home won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival. That award helped introduce Zhang Ziyi to international audiences before her major global breakout.
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