This is a movie that will stay with you long after the lights go up. Its story is heartfelt and stunning, addressing not simply the relationship between father and son but also deeper human interaction. It can be enjoyed on multiple levels. Asides from that, true to his style, Yimou has once again succeeded in making a very visually beautiful movie. As usual, just like in his previous works House of the Flying Daggers, Hero, or Raise the Red Lanterns, the cinematography presented on this movie is also breathtaking and dazzling. And then there's Takakura Ken, which one can consider as one of the "giants" in Japanese cinema. He brilliantly portrays Takata-san as a quiet and likeable man who’s drowning in sorrow. But it is unfair to focus solely on his performance, because everyone else in the cast was amazing. I was especially captivated by the bright young actor who plays Yang Yang. His mischivieous, distrustful stubborn-smudged face, is ironically so loveable that you just wanna hug him and pinch his cheeks. For me, this is by far, the best of Yimou's movie that I have watched, and it’s a worthy addition to my list of favourite films.