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  • 2020
  • TV-14
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 35 m
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  • Gravitas Ventures
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Summary The semi-autobiographical film follows spoiled rich girl Sasha Li (Anna Akana), who after blowing through most of her trust fund, is forced by her father (Richard Ng) to go back to China and work for the family toy business. What begins simply as a way to regain financial support soon develops into a life altering journey of self discove...

Directed By: Emily Ting

Written By: Emily Ting

  • 2020
  • TV-14
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 35 m
  • 2020
  • TV-14
  • Gravitas Ventures
  • 1 h 35 m

Go Back to China

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews
51
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 6 User Ratings
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Summary The semi-autobiographical film follows spoiled rich girl Sasha Li (Anna Akana), who after blowing through most of her trust fund, is forced by her father (Richard Ng) to go back to China and work for the family toy business. What begins simply as a way to regain financial support soon develops into a life altering journey of self discove...

Directed By: Emily Ting

Written By: Emily Ting

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews
51
50% Positive
4 Reviews
38% Mixed
3 Reviews
13% Negative
1 Review

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews
51
50% Positive
4 Reviews
38% Mixed
3 Reviews
13% Negative
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80
Mar 16, 2019
Good performances and a simple story about an overly complicated family dynamic all comes together making a wonderful story of family.
By Alan Ng FULL REVIEW
75
Mar 16, 2019
The third act is crammed with twists and revelations that ultimately seem forced, and can only offer truncated reconciliations. And yet there’s something to be said for the pleasure of watching Sasha, still a bit silly and definitely in need of more life experience, succeed on her own terms and in her very own movie.
By Kate Erbland FULL REVIEW
70
Mar 5, 2020
Not every note rings true, but this breezy pop song of a movie is mostly fun while it lasts.
By Kimber Myers FULL REVIEW
50
Mar 4, 2020
The capable cast and brisk pacing keep attention held toward a happy ending that pleases even if it is a bit pat, not to mention inevitable.
By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW
50
Mar 4, 2020
Ting’s conceptually solid film is briskly paced, and its heart is in the right place. With a more fine-tuned screenplay, it could have been better than a serviceable movie.
By David Lewis FULL REVIEW
40
Mar 5, 2020
The biggest trouble here is in the writing. By the time the film gets around to showing what a character has felt, they have already told the audience twice — and most likely another character has explained as well, just in case anyone missed the memo.
By Teo Bugbee FULL REVIEW
30
Mar 16, 2019
The didactic screenplay sinks the film. Instead of exploring characters, or having them spout witty lines, Ting has them explain everything to each other, out loud, almost all the time. ... It’s great to see more films with Asian and Asian-American actors and stories, especially one written and directed by a woman. But while Ting’s movie may be heartfelt, it offers viewers more fluff than heart.
By Caryn James FULL REVIEW

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33% Negative
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Production Company Unbound Feet Productions, Endcrawl.com, Fuse Media
Release Date Mar 6, 2020
Duration 1 h 35 m
Rating TV-14
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Website https://www.facebook.com/GoBacktoChinaFilm/
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Awards

CAAMFest
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Newport Beach Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
High Falls Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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