Homesick
Originally released in 2000. Homesick is a feature film. directed by Hineki Mito. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kōen Okumura
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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- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
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 mat...
Who directed Homesick?
Homesick was directed by Hineki Mito.
How long is Homesick?
Homesick has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Homesick released?
Homesick was released on February 12, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Homesick?
The main cast of Homesick includes Kōen Okumura.