Last Train Home (2009) - Documentary Overview

Introduction

• Last Train Home (2009) is a documentary focused on the massive migration during the Chinese New Year.
• Directed by Lixin Fan.
• Explores the world’s largest annual human migration involving 130 million Chinese workers returning home.
• The film follows a particular couple on their journey, a routine they have maintained for over 20 years.
• The original film is in Chinese, with available English subtitles.

Documentary Details

• Category: Society
• Year: 2009
• Watch time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Rated 87 by 11 viewers.

Themes and Subjects

• Migration: Focuses on the impact of migration on families and society.
• Cultural Insight: Provides insight into the Chinese New Year and cultural traditions.
• Economic Pressure: Discusses economic factors driving migration and labor conditions.

Presenter

• Lixin Fan: Known for tackling complex social issues in China through documentary filmmaking.

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