Hometown (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film
Released in 1983, Hometown is a notable film directed by Seijiro Koyama, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Deep in the mountains of Japan a dam is scheduled to be built, thus forcing a relocation of the farmers. One of them is 78-year-old Denzo, whose son and his wife consider him senile. Left alone, he befriends a young boy, Sentaro, who has heard that the old man was once a great angler. The unlikely pair spend lots of happy time together, until Denzo has a heart attack and dies far upstream. The dam is completed and the entire area is inundated. Everyone will move away, except Denzo.
Who’s in it. Hometown stars Yoshi Katō as Denzo and Hiroyuki Nagato as Denroku.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hometown page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hometown (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hometown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Hometown?
- Hometown stars Yoshi Katō and Hiroyuki Nagato.
- When was Hometown released?
- Hometown was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.