REVIEWS
“A debt of friendship turns into a life-changing experience for a Chinese working-class stiff in Zhang Yang's 'Getting Home', a road movie-cum-gentle comedy of manners that packs an emotional punch in its final reels. Topped by a finely calibrated, straight-faced perf by Mainland stage comedian Zhao Benshan, and marbled with en-route cameos by some of China's best character actors, pic is a feast of acting as well as an on-the-nose portrait of modern Chinese provincial life in all its absurdities.” –
Variety
“Simply put, 'Getting Home' is one of the best Chinese films of the year. The latest effort from Zhang Yang, who previously delighted viewers with the likes of Shower, it sees the Sixth Generation director continuing his rich vein of form with another honest tale of ordinary people.” –
Beyond Hollywood
“If there are films that can capture the loyalty of friendship while still making death seem comical and light-hearted, Zhang Yang's 'Getting Home', most certainly would make that list.” –
Asia Pacific Arts, UCLA
FESTIVALS AND AWARDS
2008
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
2007
Nominated for Golden Kinnaree Award; Best Film, BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Prize of the Ecumenical Jury; Panorama, BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Best Film, VLADIVOSTOK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Grand Prix, TRONDHEILM FILM FESTIVAL
Audience Award, BARCELONA ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
CINEMANILA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
DENVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
TOKYON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
