HOME (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, HOME is a drama and family film directed by Seiji Izumi, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. When Koichi Takahasi (Miutani) is transferred from Tokyo to a small village in Iwate Prefecture, they set up hoe in a two-hundred year-old farmhouse. The family is split between those who hate the move and those who are happy. Fumiko (Yasuda), the wife, is unhappy at the change and doesn’t get on with her elderly neighbours, Azumi (Hashimoto) is sad about having to transfer to a new school. Koichi’s mother, Sumiyo (Kusabue), rather likes the new community while young Tomoya Takahashi (Hamada) really enjoys the new move because he can play outdoors. Koichi takes note of the split in the family but finds himself struggling at his new job. Thankfully the house has Zashiki Warashi (yokai) living there who will unite them with their antics. Judging by the poster these antics won’t be terrifying.

Who’s in it. HOME stars Yutaka Mizutani as Koichi Takahashi, Narumi Yasuda as Fumiko Takahashi, Ai Hashimoto as Azumi Takahashi and Tatsuomi Hamada as Tomoya Takahashi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, HOME has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch HOME page.

If you liked it. Fans of HOME tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.