Coming Home

"Heartbreaking in its depiction of ordinary lives affected by political upheaval, this ode to the fundamental values that survive even under such dire circumstances has an epic gravity that recalls another great historical romance, 'Doctor Zhivago'." 

"A meandering and frequently tepid love story that also wants to be an important commentary but is too weightless to be effective as either." 

"'Coming Home' itself is graceful and modestly scaled, forgoing the historical sweep and the operatic fervor of some of Mr. Zhang's previous work." 

"The beautifully composed shots are studies in shadow and sunlight, drizzle and grime. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of our)" 

"Zhang dabs on salve and comforts the afflicted. He lets this intimate, bittersweet reconciliation implicitly stand for the nation at large. (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of five)"