Taking Father Home (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2005, Taking Father Home is a drama film directed by Ying Liang, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A 17 year old boy from a village in the Sechuan province leaves for the big city looking for his father, who left 6 years before and has not been heard of since. The fact that his mother still receives money his father does nothing to tame his anger. He his not looking for a warm reunion, it is unconcealed revenge that drives him. Totally lost, he roams the big city with his basket of ducks on his back...
Who’s in it. Taking Father Home stars Xiaopei Liu, Jie Wang and Yun Xu.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Taking Father Home has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taking Father Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taking Father Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taking Father Home (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Taking Father Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Taking Father Home worth watching?
- Taking Father Home holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Taking Father Home?
- Taking Father Home stars Xiaopei Liu, Jie Wang and Yun Xu.
- When was Taking Father Home released?
- Taking Father Home was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.