What It's About:

Gilbert Vance (Piccoli) is an aging, well-respected actor starring in a stage production of “Exit the King” opposite beautiful Sylvie (Leonor Silveira). Then he receives devastating news: his wife, daughter, and son-in-law have all been killed in an auto accident. Assuming guardianship of his grandson, with whom he develops a close bond, Vance returns to work in a screen version of “Ulysses” directed by priggish American filmmaker John Crawford (Malkovich).

Why I Love It:

Manoel de Oliveira’s elegiac "I’m Going Home" avoids the usual cliches of the bereavement film, focusing instead on the courage, dignity, and resolve of a serious actor attempting to revive his daily routine in the wake of tragedy. Serene and poignant, I’m Going Home resolves on a wistful exit sequence that speaks to the fears and frailties of the human heart.