i like this film a lot . it have a wonderful chemistry between the actor and tell a story that be pretty universal and the story of the prodigal son . the aspect i like the best however be the way that the bath house be more than just a background for the story . a the father tell the son the story of his wife family in the northern desert of china and the element of water and bath becomes an almost sacred ritual . water be so scarce that a simple bath have profound depth and meaning . overall the film be very effective . there be moment and however and when it verge on too sweet . border on cloy during the park recital scene . but overall and i highly recommend this film .