Last Train Home

In this clip from 'Last Train Home,' Qin expresses her frustrations with the lives and occupations that her parents have chosen.

In this clip from 'Last Train Home,' a Chinese worker travels home for New Year celebrations. He becomes frustrated by the time it takes him to get home, as when he finally reaches his destination, he will see his 3-month-old son for the first time.

Filmmaker Lixin Fan talks with POV about the reasons he decided to make 'Last Train Home.' He describes the family that is at the center of the film, and the challenges he faced while filming them.

In this deleted scene from 'Last Train Home,' the Zhangs as well as other migrant workers become annoyed with police officers at Guangzhou train station. They begin to voice their opinions to the law enforcement, but are unsuccessful.

In this clip from 'Last Train Home,' a Chinese mother remembers how it felt to leave her 8-month-old in the care of her family in order to seek a better life in the city.

In this deleted scene from 'Last Train Home,' New Year celebrations in Huilong bring vibrant costumes, music and parades to the village. The Zhangs enjoy the festivities in the village center as well as back at their modest home.

In this deleted scene from 'Last Train Home,' migrant workers waiting at China's Guangzhou train station express their frustrations and disappointments with factory life and traveling home for the New Year.

Every spring, China's cities are plunged into chaos as 130 million migrant workers journey to their home villages for the New Year in the world's largest human migration. "Last Train Home" takes viewers on a heart-stopping journey with the Zhangs, a couple who left infant children behind for factory jobs 16 years ago, hoping their wages would lift their children to a better life.

Travel with two of the 130 million Chinese migrants who return to their home villages every New Year. 8/5/2013