The Way Home (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2002, The Way Home is a drama and family film directed by Lee Jeong-hyang, running about 80 minutes. “Discover the magical movie that has captured the heart of a nation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story begins on a fine summers morning, when San-woo and his mother board a bus to the country. It is soon clear that the unsophisticated rural passengers annoy the seven-year-old urban boy. His mother is taking him to live with his 78-year-old mute, but not deaf, grandmother while she looks for a new job after a business venture failed in Seoul.
Who’s in it. The Way Home stars Kim Eul-boon as Grandmother, Yoo Seung-ho as Sang-woo, Dong Hyo-hee as Sang-woo's Mother and Min Kyung-Hyun as Cheol-e, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Way Home has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Way Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Way Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Way Home (2002)?
- In US, The Way Home is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Way Home worth watching?
- The Way Home holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Way Home?
- The Way Home stars Kim Eul-boon, Yoo Seung-ho, Dong Hyo-hee, Min Kyung-Hyun and Yim Eun-kyung.