Movie

The Road Home

“An unforgettable journey into the realm of the heart.”

★ 7.4(229)19991h 29m

The Road Home is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Zhang Yimou
Release date: 1999-10-16
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: Guangxi Film Studio

The Road Home — trailer

About The Road Home

The Road Home is a 1999 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Zhang Ziyi, Zheng Hao and Yulian Zhao. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 229 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Road Home in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Zhang Ziyi

Young Zhao Di

Zheng Hao

Luo Changyu

Yulian Zhao

Zhao Di

Sun Honglei

Luo Yusheng

Li Bin

Grandmother

Song Yuncheng

Village Chief

Guifa Chang

Mayor

Wencheng Sung

Young Mayor

Liu Qi

Carpenter Xia

Ji Bo

Young Carpenter Xia

Zhongxi Zhang

Crockery Repairman

Themes & keywords

chinabusinessmanfuneralloss of loved onecoffinvillageflashbackgriefdeathburial

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Road Home in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, The Road Home is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Road Home on Netflix?+

The Road Home is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Road Home?+

The Road Home has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in The Road Home?+

The Road Home stars Zhang Ziyi, Zheng Hao, Yulian Zhao, Sun Honglei and Li Bin.

When did The Road Home come out?+

The Road Home is a 1999 movie directed by Zhang Yimou.

What genre is The Road Home?+

The Road Home is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Road Home?+

The Road Home was directed by Zhang Yimou.