Homesick
ホームシック
Synopsis
An old man, Nakamura, is driving back to his hometown in Hokkaido alone, and on his way, he meets a young girl named Akemi, who has been deserted by her boyfriend after a quarrel over a trivial matter. It is as if they are wandering around the world which has come to an end, but the two get to know each other as slowly as Nakamura's car is going. They come to meet a middle aged lady, Shizuko, who is running away with a large sum of money, and an ex-cop, Goh, who repeatedly attempts suicide, and they spend a night together - Homesick is a road movie set in late autumn in Hokkaido, and it illustrates people's homesickness with black humour.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hineki Mito
- Screenplay & Story
- Hineki Mito, Takehiko Tamiya
- Original Title
- ホームシック
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hineki Mito
Hineki Mito, Takehiko Tamiya
Department Leadership Roster
Hineki Mito
Director
Hineki Mito
Writer
Takehiko Tamiya
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Homesick
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Homesick about?
An old man, Nakamura, is driving back to his hometown in Hokkaido alone, and on his way, he meets a young girl named Akemi, who has been deserted by her boyfriend after a quarrel over a trivial matter. It is as if they are wandering around the world which has come to an end, but the two get to know each other as slowly as Nakamura's car is going. They come to meet a middle aged lady, Shizuko, who is running away with a large sum of money, and an ex-cop, Goh, who repeatedly attempts suicide, and they spend a night together - Homesick is a road movie set in late autumn in Hokkaido, and it illustrates people's homesickness with black humour.
Who directed Homesick?
Homesick was directed by Hineki Mito.
Who stars in Homesick?
The principal cast of Homesick includes Kōen Okumura.
When was Homesick released and how long is it?
Homesick was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.