

Getting Home
2007-12-31 · 110 min · ★ 7.4
A black comedy about a farmer who tries to bring home the body of his friend, who died far from their town.
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Production details
- Directors
- Zhang Yang
- Production companies
- Ming Productions, Filmko Pictures, Fortissimo Films
- Countries
- China, Hong Kong, Netherlands
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Zhao Benshan老赵
Qiwen Hong老刘
Song Dandan大容
Liao Fan年轻警员
Hu Jun卡车司机
Guo Degang劫匪
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