The Road Home (4 Stars)

This is a beautiful love story set against the cold landscape of the Chinese mountains. A man returns home when he hears of his father's death. His mother, who is devoted to Chinese traditions, insists that he is carried back to his village from the place he died by hand. The majority of the film is then dedicated to the story of how the man's parents met and fell in love.

The plot is simple, and holds no big surprises. There's no doubt in the viewer's mind that there will be a happy ending, because we already know that they married and had a son. However, the atmosphere is overwhelming and will draw you in. This is a film for lovers to watch together. It will make you feel good inside.

I also need to point out Zhang Ziyi's beauty. She is perfect for the role of the shy young village girl. She never seems to grow up. She looked like a 16-year-old when she made this film, and even now that she's in her 30's she doesn't seem to have aged.