Almost Heaven

2017
1h 15m

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Far from home, 17-year-old Ying Ling practices for her examination to become a mortician at one of China's largest funeral homes. The everyday routine of this unusual occupation also serves ... Read allFar from home, 17-year-old Ying Ling practices for her examination to become a mortician at one of China's largest funeral homes. The everyday routine of this unusual occupation also serves up both humorous and life affirming moments.Far from home, 17-year-old Ying Ling practices for her examination to become a mortician at one of China's largest funeral homes. The everyday routine of this unusual occupation also serves up both humorous and life affirming moments.

Director
- Carol Salter

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IMDb RATING

7.5/10

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Director
- Carol Salter

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations total

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10elainevannie

A thoughtful juxtaposition of life and death set in a Chinese funeral home

This is a powerful documentary, which has many layers to it and is unique in its vision. It tackles a difficult subject matter that is normally taboo, through the eyes of a young teenager as she grows into adulthood. The director has an incredible eye for authenticity and we really engage in this unusual world behind the scenes of a funeral home.