“A genuinely sorrowful film about how deeply the churn of industry has worked its way into people's bones." - Siddhant Adlakha, Variety
“A wondrously insightful dilution of a generation caught on the periphery of industrialisation. After almost half a decade of conversations and observations, it is oddly lovely that Bing finds his conclusion far away from Zhili’s churning hub, tracing long winding threads to off-road villages. YOUTH (HOMECOMING) is about connection and conflict, a long-form homage to all the things that pushed us away from the family home and all the things that draw us back.” - Anna McKibbin, Little White Lies
In the third and final chapter of Wang Bing’s monumental YOUTH series, the remaining garment workers in Zhili are collecting their final paychecks before returning home for the winter off-season. Leaving the factory floor behind, Bing follows his subjects as they head upriver to their rural homes and reconnect with their families, get married, and celebrate the Lunar New Year, gifting his audience with a now holistic portrait of these resilient young laborers. A poignant conclusion to this groundbreaking contribution to documentary cinema, YOUTH (HOMECOMING) is an intimate and profound resolution. Film Center exclusive.
Awards & Nominations
Official Selection - Venice Film Festival, Toronto Film Festival, New York Film Festival
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