The Road Home: Symbolism

The Road Home was the simplest yet most elegant love story I have ever seen. It was bursting with symbolism as each object in the film played an intricate role in the love story between Di and the teacher. The weaving in the film served as a symbol. It was remembrance of the husband, it stood for his memory. Di rushed to the weaving device when she met him, and it was her serenity and comfort zone when he passed. It served as a symbol to honor his memory. An obvious symbol in the film was the color red, which as we learned from the class presentation, stands for happiness and good luck. In the GIF below (obsessed with making these now), we see the red scarf partnered with the pink coat. These articles of clothing together symbolize her love and happiness for and from the teacher. I noticed the yellow color of the leaves, which produces a warming effect. The color yellow also symbolizes joy and energy. These yellow leaves express the joy the teacher brings to Di as she rushes eagerly to catch a glimpse of him. The use of color is also evident in the opening scene. The white and black coloring is the perfect symbol of what emotions are occurring. The mother is mourning the loss of her husband, and white symbolizes this mourning. Black also serves as a color to express black. Another beautiful symbol is the blue and white crafted bowl. It acts as a symbol for Di's heart. She gives it to the teacher in the food she makes, and it breaks when he has to leave. However, her broke heart and the bowl are repaired when he finally returns. Lastly, and maybe the largest symbol of all, the road. It stood for their journey to love and each other. Leaving me with the lesson that love will always find a way home. <3