Review:

Mountains May Depart By Jia Zhangke

overall review score: 4.2
score is between 0 and 5
Mountains May Depart is a Chinese drama film directed by Jia Zhangke, which follows the lives of three characters over three decades as they navigate love, loss, and change in modern China.

Key Features

  • Three-part story spanning three decades
  • Exploration of personal relationships and societal shifts in China
  • Aesthetic cinematography and evocative storytelling

Pros

  • Compelling narrative structure
  • Strong performances by the cast
  • Visually stunning cinematography

Cons

  • Pacing may feel slow for some viewers
  • Themes may be overly subtle for some audiences

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Last updated: Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 10:00:18 PM UTC