Closer to Home
“At What Price Family?”
Synopsis
Closer to Home weaves a universal, haunting tale of two people inexorably drawn together for vastly different reasons. Dalisay struggles to journey from the Philippine countryside to New York City to marry Dean, a disillusioned ex-merchant marine. She's hoping to buy a cure for her dying sister and, ultimately, a future for her debt-ridden family, while he hopes to escape his disintegrating American family through love and a family of his own. A powerful, controversial film that quietly builds to a shattering collision of aspirations and cultures.
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Closer to Home - Philippines Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Nobile
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Nobile, Ruben Arthur Nicdao
- Original Title
- Closer to Home
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog, English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Elibon Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Nobile
Joseph Nobile, Ruben Arthur Nicdao
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Nobile
Writer
Joseph Nobile
Director
Ruben Arthur Nicdao
Writer
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What is Closer to Home about?
Closer to Home weaves a universal, haunting tale of two people inexorably drawn together for vastly different reasons. Dalisay struggles to journey from the Philippine countryside to New York City to marry Dean, a disillusioned ex-merchant marine. She's hoping to buy a cure for her dying sister and, ultimately, a future for her debt-ridden family, while he hopes to escape his disintegrating American family through love and a family of his own. A powerful, controversial film that quietly builds to a shattering collision of aspirations and cultures.
Who directed Closer to Home?
Closer to Home was directed by Joseph Nobile.
Who stars in Closer to Home?
The principal cast of Closer to Home includes Woody A. Arizala, John Michael Bolger, Elizabeth Bracco, Ralph Buckley, Danny Campbell.
When was Closer to Home released and how long is it?
Closer to Home was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.