Return to Dust 2023

In rural Gaotai county, two outsiders, Ma and Cao, are bound together by a hastily arranged marriage. Their humble abode on barren land becomes a fertile ground for hope as their crops thrive, mirroring the unexpected blossoming of their relationship. As seasons pass, their bond grows strong, but the forces of change threaten to upend this idyllic existence.

In rural Gaotai county, two outsiders, Ma and Cao, are bound together by a hastily arranged marriage. Their humble abode on barren land becomes a fertile ground for hope as their crops thrive, mirroring the unexpected blossoming of their relationship. As seasons pass, their bond grows strong, but the forces of change threaten to upend this idyllic existence.

Does Return to Dust have end credit scenes?

No!

Return to Dust does not have end credit scenes.

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Metacritic

79

Metascore

6.3

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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96%

TOMATOMETER

review

91%

User Score

TMDB

73

%

User Score

Letterboxd

3.8

From 49 fan ratings

Movie Insider

0.00/5

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