JAPAN, Our Homeland (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2007, JAPAN, Our Homeland is a drama and animation film directed by Akio Nishizawa, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The 31st year of the Showa Era (1956) marked the tenth year since Japan's defeat in World War II. It was when Japan took its first step out of post-war poverty to rejoin the international community. In old downtown Tokyo, a teacher and her students try to pass down Doyo (Japanese traditional children's songs) as the root of Japanese cultural identity to the future generations.
Who’s in it. JAPAN, Our Homeland stars Naoya Sekine as Akira Yanagizawa, Eri Osonoe as Yayoi Tajima, Maika Kawaguchi as Shizu Miyanaga and Tetsuya Kannami as Teru Yoshimura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, JAPAN, Our Homeland has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch JAPAN, Our Homeland page.
If you liked it. Fans of JAPAN, Our Homeland tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch JAPAN, Our Homeland (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for JAPAN, Our Homeland change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is JAPAN, Our Homeland worth watching?
- JAPAN, Our Homeland holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in JAPAN, Our Homeland?
- JAPAN, Our Homeland stars Naoya Sekine, Eri Osonoe, Maika Kawaguchi, Tetsuya Kannami and Kurumi Honta.
- When was JAPAN, Our Homeland released?
- JAPAN, Our Homeland was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.