ホームシック (2000): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2000, ホームシック is a notable film directed by Hineki Mito, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s 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 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.

Who’s in it. ホームシック stars Kōen Okumura as Nakamura.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, ホームシック sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch ホームシック page.