A Long Way Home

8.6
2018 1 hr 13 min Documentary

A Long Way Home takes us on a fascinating journey into both the grim days of recent Chinese history and the dazzling cultural scene in present-day China. The film centers around five of the most significant representatives of contemporary Chinese counterculture: the visual artists the Gao Brothers, the choreographer and dancer Wen Hui, the animation artist Pi San and the poet Ye Fu. With bravery and subversive wit, they each shed light on the social problems in their country. In doing so, the film poses universal questions that ultimately concern us all: which values determine our cultural identity and in what kind of world do we want to live.

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Reviews

Numerootno
2018/03/01

A story that's too fascinating to pass by...

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IncaWelCar
2018/03/02

In truth, any opportunity to see the film on the big screen is welcome.

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Loui Blair
2018/03/03

It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

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Caryl
2018/03/04

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

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