Home Sweet Home (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2005, Home Sweet Home is a drama and horror film directed by Soi Cheang, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. When an outwardly perfect family moves into a labyrinthine apartment complex with a dark history, their fragile façade soon begins to crumble to the ground in a captivating horror-drama directed by Cheang Poi Soi and starring Shu Qi. May's (Qi) son has gone missing, and in order to win him back, the devoted mother is going to have to face her worst fears as she navigates a treacherous maze of incomprehensible evil. If she can make it out alive, she might just get a second chance at motherhood. If she falls prey to the darkness that surrounds her, however, she will suffer a fate worse than death as she is forced to confront every mother's worst nightmare.
Who’s in it. Home Sweet Home stars Shu Qi as May Cheng, Karena Lam Kar-Yan as Yim Hung, Alex Fong Chung-Sun as Ray and Lam Suet as Lo Wai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Home Sweet Home has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home Sweet Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Home Sweet Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Home Sweet Home (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Home Sweet Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Home Sweet Home worth watching?
- Home Sweet Home holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Home Sweet Home?
- Home Sweet Home stars Shu Qi, Karena Lam Kar-Yan, Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Lam Suet and Tam Chun Ho.
- When was Home Sweet Home released?
- Home Sweet Home was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.