Getting Home

This black comedy and drama follows a man named Zhao who attempts to transport the body of his deceased friend back to their home village. After his companion dies far from their hometown, Zhao feels a moral obligation to ensure the man is buried in his native land. The journey across China is filled with obstacles, including encounters with various strangers and a dangerous incident involving armed bandits. Despite his loyalty, Zhao faces hardship and despair as he struggles to reach the destination.

Directed by Zhang Yang, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Wang Yao, the film features Zhao Benshan in the title role. The cast includes Qiwen Hong, Song Dandan, Liao Fan, Hu Jun, and Guo Degang. This production was a collaboration between companies from China, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and the Netherlands Antilles.

The movie was released on December 31, 2007, with a runtime of 110 minutes. It has been received positively by viewers, maintaining a rating of 7.5/10 on IMDb from 2,100 votes and a 7.4/10 on TMDB based on 64 votes.