A Home Too Far

Name: A Home Too Far
Director: Kevin Chu
Genre: War
Released: 1990-01-01
Duration: 125 min
Cast: Tou Tsung-Hua, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Andy Lau, Siqin Gaowa, Ku Pao-Ming

1990Dir. Kevin Chu2h 5m

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A Home Too Far is a sobering look at the aftermath of the Chinese Civil War. The film captures the tense atmosphere of a people torn from their homes, as the soldiers of the 93rd Division navigate the dense forests of Burma with their families. Practical effects help ground the harrowing journey, giving a raw feel to each misstep and disaster. The pacing feels deliberate, letting the weight of their plight sink in. It’s not just about survival; it’s about the bonds formed in hardship. The performances carry a poignant heaviness, reflecting the emotional toll of displacement and loss. This film definitely leaves an impression, even if it doesn’t follow conventional war film tropes.

Explores themes of family and survivalFocuses on the emotional aspects of warDistinctive practical effects enhance realism