Getting Home

In a small Chinese village, a disillusioned construction worker named Liu tries to fulfill his elderly friend's dying wish: to be carried home by his son. The son, however, has abandoned the village for work in the city, and Liu embarks on a long and arduous journey to find him, encountering various characters and challenges along the way. The film explores themes of friendship, duty, and the changing landscape of rural China.

Getting Home was critically acclaimed for its touching story, strong performances, and poignant portrayal of friendship and the struggles of rural life in modern China. It resonated with audiences for its blend of humor and heart, offering a realistic yet hopeful look at human connection.

• Praised for its authentic portrayal of friendship and rural life.

• Appreciated for its blend of humor and emotional depth.

• Seen as a touching and poignant story about fulfilling promises.

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Best Film at the 2007 Pusan International Film Festival, Audience Award at the 2007 Dubai International Film Festival.

Director Zhang Yang was inspired to make the film after witnessing a similar situation in his own life involving a friend's dying wish.