Three Ways of Returning
Synopsis
Three attempts at reconnecting with often traumatic pasts, all leading to flights from home and the need for personal reinvention. A documentary triptych of many layers and emotions, whose parts connect with each other in unexpected ways.
Top Cast
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International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrea Luka Zimmerman, Mania Akbari, Xiaolu Guo
- Screenplay & Story
- Xiaolu Guo, Mania Akbari, Andrea Luka Zimmerman
- Original Title
- Three Ways of Returning
- Country of Origin
- China, Germany, Iran
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, German, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrea Luka Zimmerman, Mania Akbari, Xiaolu Guo
Xiaolu Guo, Mania Akbari, Andrea Luka Zimmerman
Philippe Ciompi, Andrea Luka Zimmerman, Mania Akbari
Xiaolu Guo, Mania Akbari, Andrea Luka Zimmerman
Department Leadership Roster
Andrea Luka Zimmerman
Director
Mania Akbari
Director
Xiaolu Guo
Director
Xiaolu Guo
Producer
Xiaolu Guo
Screenplay
Mania Akbari
Producer
Mania Akbari
Screenplay
Andrea Luka Zimmerman
Producer
Andrea Luka Zimmerman
Screenplay
Philippe Ciompi
Editor
Andrea Luka Zimmerman
Editor
Mania Akbari
Editor
Diyar Akar
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Ways of Returning
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What is Three Ways of Returning about?
Three attempts at reconnecting with often traumatic pasts, all leading to flights from home and the need for personal reinvention. A documentary triptych of many layers and emotions, whose parts connect with each other in unexpected ways.
Who directed Three Ways of Returning?
Three Ways of Returning was directed by Andrea Luka Zimmerman, Mania Akbari, Xiaolu Guo.
Who stars in Three Ways of Returning?
The principal cast of Three Ways of Returning includes Mania Akbari, Xiaolu Guo, Andrea Luka Zimmerman.
When was Three Ways of Returning released and how long is it?
Three Ways of Returning was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.