Hometown
컴백홈
“A failed comedian inherits a gang boss”
Synopsis
Gi-se is a failed comedian and estranged son of a mob boss who left his hometown for the city years ago. After his father’s death, his gag show shuts down and he becomes jobless overnight. He decides to return to his hometown, where he meets his old friends and first love Young-shim. He tries to find his place to belong and dreams of a new life. But soon things change radically and he finds himself inheriting his father’s position as a local crime boss that leads him to face the truth about his father’s death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Yeon-woo
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Yeon-woo
- Original Score
- Sok Seung-hui
- Original Title
- 컴백홈
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- JNC Media Group, WiseWolf Co
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Yeon-woo
Lee Yeon-woo
Sok Seung-hui
Kim Dong-cheon
Wang Sung-ik
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Yeon-woo
Director
Sok Seung-hui
Original Music Composer
Kim Hye-bin
Production Design
Kim Dong-cheon
Director of Photography
Wang Sung-ik
Editor
Lee Yeon-woo
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hometown.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hometown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hometown about?
Gi-se is a failed comedian and estranged son of a mob boss who left his hometown for the city years ago. After his father’s death, his gag show shuts down and he becomes jobless overnight. He decides to return to his hometown, where he meets his old friends and first love Young-shim. He tries to find his place to belong and dreams of a new life. But soon things change radically and he finds himself inheriting his father’s position as a local crime boss that leads him to face the truth about his father’s death.
Who directed Hometown?
Hometown was directed by Lee Yeon-woo.
Who stars in Hometown?
The principal cast of Hometown includes Song Sae-byuk, Ra Mi-ran, Lee Beom-soo, Lee Kyung-young, Oh Dae-hwan.
When was Hometown released and how long is it?
Hometown was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Hometown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hometown was composed by Sok Seung-hui.