Gui lai (2015)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $377,607 | Details |
| International Box Office | $615,982 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $993,589 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $142,880 | |
| Total | $142,880 | |
| OpusData ID: 216510100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Lu Yanshi and Feng Wanyu are a devoted couple forced to separate when Lu is arrested and sent to a labor camp as a political prisoner, just as his wife is injured in an accident. Released during the last days of the Cultural Revolution, he finally returns home only to find that his beloved wife has amnesia and remembers little of her past. Unable to recognize Lu, she patiently waits for her husband’s return.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $26,361 (7.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.36 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 38.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/55 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $535,724 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 9th, 2015 (Limited) by Sony Pictures Classics, released as Coming Home |
| International Releases: | March 26th, 2015 (Wide) (Italy)
July 30th, 2015 (Limited), released as Coming Home (Australia) September 18th, 2015 (Wide) (South Africa) September 18th, 2015 (Wide) (Venezuela) November 26th, 2015 (Wide) (Argentina) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 8th, 2016 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, released as Coming Home |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some thematic material. (Rating bulletin 2331, 7/16/2014) |
| Running Time: | 109 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | China |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Faulty Memory, Life on the Outside, Political Prisoner, Prison Break, PTSD, Sex Crimes |
| Social setting: | Ballet, Cultural Revolution |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Le Vision |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2015 | 60 | $26,361 | 3 | $8,787 | $32,505 | 1 | |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 59 | $35,795 | +36% | 10 | $3,580 | $80,113 | 2 |
| Sep 25, 2015 | 57 | $31,169 | -13% | 14 | $2,226 | $125,371 | 3 |
| Oct 2, 2015 | 44 | $59,341 | +90% | 55 | $1,079 | $202,494 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2015 | 48 | $32,192 | -46% | 43 | $749 | $263,231 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2015 | 61 | $14,099 | -56% | 37 | $381 | $292,275 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2015 | 54 | $16,695 | +18% | 34 | $491 | $317,730 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | 54 | $17,165 | +3% | 17 | $1,010 | $344,696 | 8 |
| Nov 6, 2015 | 72 | $5,392 | -69% | 10 | $539 | $359,839 | 9 |
| Nov 13, 2015 | 86 | $1,889 | -65% | 7 | $270 | $364,547 | 10 |
| Nov 20, 2015 | 87 | $1,245 | -34% | 7 | $178 | $368,023 | 11 |
| Nov 27, 2015 | 69 | $2,012 | +62% | 4 | $503 | $371,687 | 12 |
| Dec 4, 2015 | 72 | $2,215 | +10% | 4 | $554 | $375,402 | 13 |
| Dec 11, 2015 | 81 | $758 | -66% | 3 | $253 | $377,420 | 14 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2015 | 86 | $6,144 | 3 | $2,048 | $6,144 | 1 | |
| Sep 11, 2015 | 61 | $38,174 | +521% | 3 | $12,725 | $44,318 | 2 |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 59 | $49,884 | +31% | 10 | $4,988 | $96,428 | 3 |
| Sep 25, 2015 | 56 | $48,951 | -2% | 14 | $3,497 | $143,153 | 4 |
| Oct 2, 2015 | 42 | $87,886 | +80% | 55 | $1,598 | $231,039 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2015 | 44 | $47,137 | -46% | 41 | $1,150 | $278,176 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2015 | 63 | $22,736 | -52% | 37 | $614 | $301,035 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2015 | 54 | $26,619 | +17% | 34 | $783 | $327,531 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | 57 | $26,793 | +1% | 17 | $1,576 | $354,324 | 9 |
| Nov 6, 2015 | 79 | $8,211 | -69% | 10 | $821 | $362,535 | 10 |
| Nov 13, 2015 | 88 | $4,120 | -50% | 7 | $589 | $366,655 | 11 |
| Nov 20, 2015 | 86 | $3,020 | -27% | 7 | $431 | $369,675 | 12 |
| Nov 27, 2015 | 72 | $3,512 | +16% | 4 | $878 | $373,187 | 13 |
| Dec 4, 2015 | 82 | $3,475 | -1% | 4 | $869 | $376,662 | 14 |
| Dec 11, 2015 | 85 | $945 | -73% | 3 | $315 | $377,607 | 15 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 11/26/2015 | $16,251 | 3 | 3 | 14 | $47,773 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| Australia | 7/30/2015 | $2,173 | 1 | 1 | 2 | $4,766 | 8/10/2015 | |||
| Italy | 3/26/2015 | $72,228 | 0 | 21 | 21 | $233,147 | 11/6/2018 | |||
| South Africa | 9/18/2015 | $0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | $6,845 | 10/13/2015 | |||
| Spain | 8/5/2016 | $55,214 | 46 | 53 | 217 | $280,204 | 10/21/2016 | |||
| Venezuela | 9/18/2015 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $43,247 | 10/6/2015 | |||
| International Total | $615,982 | 12/31/2018 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Gong Li | Feng Wanyu | |
| Daoming Chen | Lu Yanshi |
Supporting
| Guo Tao | Director of the Propaganda Work Team | |
| Zhang Huiwen | Dan Dan | |
| Liu Peiqi | Comrade Liu | |
| Zu Deng | Instructor Deng | |
| Xin Baiqing | Ballet Headmaster | |
| Zhang Jiayi | Doctor | |
| Chen Xiaoyi | Gong Suzhen | |
| Jiali Ding | Fang's Wife |
Production and Technical Credits
| Zhang Yimou | Director | |
| Zou Jingzhi | Screenwriter | |
| Geling Yan | Based on The Criminal Lu Yanshi by | |
| William Kong | Producer | |
| Zhang Zhao | Producer | |
| Jia Yueting | Producer | |
| Jerry Ye | Producer | |
| Li Li | Producer | |
| Zhao Yifang | Producer | |
| David Linde | Executive Producer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Lu Yanshi and Feng Wanyu are a devoted couple forced to separate when Lu is arrested and sent to a labor camp as a political prisoner, just as his wife is injured in an accident. Released during the last days of the Cultural Revolution, he finally returns home only to find that his beloved wife has amnesia and remembers little of her past. Unable to recognize Lu, she patiently waits for her husband’s return.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $26,361 (7.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.36 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 38.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 3 opening theaters/55 max. theaters, 4.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $535,724 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 9th, 2015 (Limited) by Sony Pictures Classics, released as Coming Home |
| International Releases: | March 26th, 2015 (Wide) (Italy)
July 30th, 2015 (Limited), released as Coming Home (Australia) September 18th, 2015 (Wide) (South Africa) September 18th, 2015 (Wide) (Venezuela) November 26th, 2015 (Wide) (Argentina) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | March 8th, 2016 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, released as Coming Home |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for some thematic material. (Rating bulletin 2331, 7/16/2014) |
| Running Time: | 109 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | China |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Faulty Memory, Life on the Outside, Political Prisoner, Prison Break, PTSD, Sex Crimes |
| Social setting: | Ballet, Cultural Revolution |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Le Vision |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2015 | 60 | $26,361 | 3 | $8,787 | $32,505 | 1 | |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 59 | $35,795 | +36% | 10 | $3,580 | $80,113 | 2 |
| Sep 25, 2015 | 57 | $31,169 | -13% | 14 | $2,226 | $125,371 | 3 |
| Oct 2, 2015 | 44 | $59,341 | +90% | 55 | $1,079 | $202,494 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2015 | 48 | $32,192 | -46% | 43 | $749 | $263,231 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2015 | 61 | $14,099 | -56% | 37 | $381 | $292,275 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2015 | 54 | $16,695 | +18% | 34 | $491 | $317,730 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | 54 | $17,165 | +3% | 17 | $1,010 | $344,696 | 8 |
| Nov 6, 2015 | 72 | $5,392 | -69% | 10 | $539 | $359,839 | 9 |
| Nov 13, 2015 | 86 | $1,889 | -65% | 7 | $270 | $364,547 | 10 |
| Nov 20, 2015 | 87 | $1,245 | -34% | 7 | $178 | $368,023 | 11 |
| Nov 27, 2015 | 69 | $2,012 | +62% | 4 | $503 | $371,687 | 12 |
| Dec 4, 2015 | 72 | $2,215 | +10% | 4 | $554 | $375,402 | 13 |
| Dec 11, 2015 | 81 | $758 | -66% | 3 | $253 | $377,420 | 14 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2015 | 86 | $6,144 | 3 | $2,048 | $6,144 | 1 | |
| Sep 11, 2015 | 61 | $38,174 | +521% | 3 | $12,725 | $44,318 | 2 |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 59 | $49,884 | +31% | 10 | $4,988 | $96,428 | 3 |
| Sep 25, 2015 | 56 | $48,951 | -2% | 14 | $3,497 | $143,153 | 4 |
| Oct 2, 2015 | 42 | $87,886 | +80% | 55 | $1,598 | $231,039 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2015 | 44 | $47,137 | -46% | 41 | $1,150 | $278,176 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2015 | 63 | $22,736 | -52% | 37 | $614 | $301,035 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2015 | 54 | $26,619 | +17% | 34 | $783 | $327,531 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | 57 | $26,793 | +1% | 17 | $1,576 | $354,324 | 9 |
| Nov 6, 2015 | 79 | $8,211 | -69% | 10 | $821 | $362,535 | 10 |
| Nov 13, 2015 | 88 | $4,120 | -50% | 7 | $589 | $366,655 | 11 |
| Nov 20, 2015 | 86 | $3,020 | -27% | 7 | $431 | $369,675 | 12 |
| Nov 27, 2015 | 72 | $3,512 | +16% | 4 | $878 | $373,187 | 13 |
| Dec 4, 2015 | 82 | $3,475 | -1% | 4 | $869 | $376,662 | 14 |
| Dec 11, 2015 | 85 | $945 | -73% | 3 | $315 | $377,607 | 15 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 11/26/2015 | $16,251 | 3 | 3 | 14 | $47,773 | 12/31/2018 | |||
| Australia | 7/30/2015 | $2,173 | 1 | 1 | 2 | $4,766 | 8/10/2015 | |||
| Italy | 3/26/2015 | $72,228 | 0 | 21 | 21 | $233,147 | 11/6/2018 | |||
| South Africa | 9/18/2015 | $0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | $6,845 | 10/13/2015 | |||
| Spain | 8/5/2016 | $55,214 | 46 | 53 | 217 | $280,204 | 10/21/2016 | |||
| Venezuela | 9/18/2015 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $43,247 | 10/6/2015 | |||
| International Total | $615,982 | 12/31/2018 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Gong Li | Feng Wanyu | |
| Daoming Chen | Lu Yanshi |
Supporting
| Guo Tao | Director of the Propaganda Work Team | |
| Zhang Huiwen | Dan Dan | |
| Liu Peiqi | Comrade Liu | |
| Zu Deng | Instructor Deng | |
| Xin Baiqing | Ballet Headmaster | |
| Zhang Jiayi | Doctor | |
| Chen Xiaoyi | Gong Suzhen | |
| Jiali Ding | Fang's Wife |
Production and Technical Credits
| Zhang Yimou | Director | |
| Zou Jingzhi | Screenwriter | |
| Geling Yan | Based on The Criminal Lu Yanshi by | |
| William Kong | Producer | |
| Zhang Zhao | Producer | |
| Jia Yueting | Producer | |
| Jerry Ye | Producer | |
| Li Li | Producer | |
| Zhao Yifang | Producer | |
| David Linde | Executive Producer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.