Mountains May Depart (2015) Reviews & Ratings

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Mountains May Depart reviews

Mountains May Depart holds a 7.0/10 average from 265 TMDB ratings.

**Like a changing urban landscape, the humans as well!** When everybody around me liked the director's previous film 'A Touch of Sin', I didn't. As a film fanatic, reject such kind of film is not an easy job without giving a proper reason. I thought that was a missed opportunity. I surely like art films, not the boring one like those aimlessly narrated. I really loved some of the scenes there, but here it was comple…
— Reno (7/10)

This film, screened at Cannes and Toronto, explores economic disparity in China across three eras-1999, 2014, and 2025-highlighted through visuals like clothing and evolving technology. The makeup, costumes, and setting transitions are thoughtfully crafted, making each time period feel distinct and immersive. Strong cinematography and sound design support the storytelling, though minor visual flaws are noticeable. D…
— Alunauwie (6/10)

The life of Tao, and those close to her, is explored in three different time periods: 1999, 2014, and 2025.

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