Far from Home (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2002, Far from Home is a drama and war film directed by Yu Zhong, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Ximei came to Guangzhou all alone, she wants to find her own bright future in this big city, but she was always refused in the strange city. Finally, she found a job in a restaurant, and met a group of friends such as Pangniu, Qiangzai and so on. Pangniu loves to Qiangzai, but Qiangzai loves Ximei, so Ximei has fallen into a triangular relationship. Director Jack and Designer Xue’er will work together to complete a children's clothing advertisement, Xue’er has the habit of painting on banknotes. If the banknote can finally return to her own hand, then her wish can come true. Jack and Xue’er came to the orphanage to find the advertisement starring, and Xue’er chose Bingbing, a rebellious and lonely boy. Afterwards, Jack learned that Bingbing is actually the illegitimate child of Xue’er. Once an accident, Ximei got a cash with Xue’er’s painting. This scene happened to be seen by Jack, and this banknote linked all of them together.
Who’s in it. Far from Home stars Xu Jinglei, Daniel Chan Hiu-Tung, Liu Cui and Liu Xuan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Far from Home has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Far from Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Far from Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Far from Home (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Far from Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Far from Home worth watching?
- Far from Home holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Far from Home?
- Far from Home stars Xu Jinglei, Daniel Chan Hiu-Tung, Liu Cui, Liu Xuan and Ai Liya.
- When was Far from Home released?
- Far from Home was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.