
Return to Dust
Taste attributes: dramaromanceslowwholesomerealisticlinearenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshiplove conquers all
"An unlikely love story."
Boxlist takeAn emotional romantic drama that is unhurried and realistic. Best if you like patience over pace.
Taste details
Pace: slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
Quality rating
7.3 /10
TMDB · 56 votes
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What lines up
- Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis
Humble, unassuming Ma and timid Cao have been cast off by their families and forced into an arranged marriage. They have to combine their strength and build a home to survive. In the face of much adversity, an unexpected bond begins to blossom, as both Ma and Cao, uniting with Earth's cycles, create a haven for themselves in which they can thrive.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
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Cast
Details
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 2022
- Runtime
- 133 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Alibaba Pictures Group
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.











