Homebound
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Synopsis
Mika's mother marries a man who is getting out of the jail. At the beginning everything seems to be all right. Mika leaves Oulu, an industrial city up in Northern Finland, to study in the capital, Helsinki. He does very well with his studies and also begins a relationship with the girl he knew already back in Oulu. Meanwhile the new husband reveals his true self - and all of a sudden things get very serious.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ilkka Järvi-Laturi
- Screenplay & Story
- Annina Enckell, Outi Nyytäjä, Ilkka Järvi-Laturi
- Original Score
- Atso Almila
- Original Title
- Kotia päin
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Filminor, Filmzolfo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ilkka Järvi-Laturi
Annina Enckell, Outi Nyytäjä, Ilkka Järvi-Laturi
Atso Almila
Kjell Lagerroos
Tuula Mehtonen
Lasse Saarinen, Heikki Takkinen
Department Leadership Roster
Tuula Mehtonen
Editor
Annina Enckell
Writer
Lasse Saarinen
Producer
Outi Nyytäjä
Writer
Ilkka Järvi-Laturi
Writer
Heikki Takkinen
Producer
Janusz Sosnowski
Production Design
Merja Väisänen
Costume Design
Atso Almila
Original Music Composer
Kjell Lagerroos
Director of Photography
Ilkka Järvi-Laturi
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Homebound
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What is Homebound about?
Mika's mother marries a man who is getting out of the jail. At the beginning everything seems to be all right. Mika leaves Oulu, an industrial city up in Northern Finland, to study in the capital, Helsinki. He does very well with his studies and also begins a relationship with the girl he knew already back in Oulu. Meanwhile the new husband reveals his true self - and all of a sudden things get very serious.
Who directed Homebound?
Homebound was directed by Ilkka Järvi-Laturi.
Who stars in Homebound?
The principal cast of Homebound includes Ilkka Koivula, Jonna Järnefelt, Leena Suomu, Risto Tuorila, Matti Viironen.
When was Homebound released and how long is it?
Homebound was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Homebound?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Homebound was composed by Atso Almila.