The setting is remote, rugged, mountainous and beautiful China. If one did not know the period, it could be any primitive age of the history. An old man is about to retire from his mail delivery job. Partly because his legs do not function well. The route is about seventy five miles each way. The path to the villages is through forests, across creeks and over steep mountains. It is a treacherous route. It took him days and at times months to accomplish his duties. He was not able to see his family for days and sometimes months. On his routes he always took his fathful Dog, Lao'ter with him. His son grew up not knowing his father. The father was never harsh, but son was always afraid of his father. The son has never called his father 'dad'.
Now the man wants his son to assume the same route he served for so many years. The son does not really want the job.
Father, son and dog journey begins, reluctantly on son's part. As the path and story unfold, son learns that his father really loves him. He also realizes how well the old man is welcome, treated and respected in each village. He is very accomodating and kind to the villagers in return. The son learns to show his father love and respect he deserves by carrying him on his back across a small creek. He even starts calling him 'dad'. The Dad sighs a sigh of relief and satisfaction for the job well done. He has raised the kid right. The son finally has connected with his father.
At the end of the journey son is willing to continue with the job next day. He has reconciled; with the job and the father.
A movie by an up and coming director begs viewing. I enjoyed it very much.
Director: Jianqi Huo
Cast : Ye Liu, Rujun Ten
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