Xiao Shan Going Home (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1995, Xiao Shan Going Home is a drama film directed by Jia Zhangke, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Xiao Shan, a temporary worker at the Hongyuan Restaurant, has just been fired by his boss Zhao Guoqing. Deciding to leave Beijing and returns to his home in Anyang, he goes to see a series of people from his hometown who have also been living in Beijing-construction workers, train ticket scalpers, university students, attendant, prostitutes-but no one wants to go back with him. Dispirited and confused, he searches out one after another of his old friends who are still in Beijing. Finally he leaves his wild long hair, the symbol of his life in the city, at a roadside barber stand as his offering to Beijing.
Who’s in it. Xiao Shan Going Home stars Wang Hongwei as Xiao Shan, Shuzhe Dong, Sheng Yao and Xiaomin Zhou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Xiao Shan Going Home has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Xiao Shan Going Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Xiao Shan Going Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Xiao Shan Going Home (1995)?
- In US, Xiao Shan Going Home is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Xiao Shan Going Home worth watching?
- Xiao Shan Going Home holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Xiao Shan Going Home?
- Xiao Shan Going Home stars Wang Hongwei, Shuzhe Dong, Sheng Yao, Xiaomin Zhou and Liqin Zhu.
- When was Xiao Shan Going Home released?
- Xiao Shan Going Home was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.