Homestay
HOMESTAY (ホームステイ)
Synopsis
Upon reaching the train station to death, a dejected soul is informed that he is "lucky" and will have another chance at life. He is placed in the body of a 14-year-old boy named Makoto Kobayashi, who just died, and needs to figure out the cause of his death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Natsuki Seta
- Screenplay & Story
- Eto Mori, Tomoe Kanno, Kota Oura
- Original Title
- HOMESTAY (ホームステイ)
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- HACHINOJI, Dragonfly Entertainment, TBS Sparkle, Amazon Japan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Natsuki Seta
Eto Mori, Tomoe Kanno, Kota Oura
Department Leadership Roster
Natsuki Seta
Director
Tomoe Kanno
Writer
Kota Oura
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Homestay
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Homestay about?
Upon reaching the train station to death, a dejected soul is informed that he is "lucky" and will have another chance at life. He is placed in the body of a 14-year-old boy named Makoto Kobayashi, who just died, and needs to figure out the cause of his death.
Who directed Homestay?
Homestay was directed by Natsuki Seta.
Who stars in Homestay?
The principal cast of Homestay includes Kento Nagao, Anna Yamada, Rikako Yagi, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Hikari Ishida.
When was Homestay released and how long is it?
Homestay was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Is Homestay based on a book or true story?
Homestay is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eto Mori".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Homestay?
Homestay holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).