Homecoming (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Homecoming is a drama and family film directed by Takeo Kikuchi, running about 112 minutes. “I wasn't told all the while…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mystery adapted from a short story collection by Kanae Minato which depicts the stories of a pair of parents and their children. Mutsuko has been living on an island to which her grandmother and mother have restricted her from leaving. To Mutsuko, the symbol of her freedom was Dreamland, an amusement park on the mainland, but she learns it will be closing permanently this year. Meanwhile, Wataru returns to the island after nine years due to a job transfer. A pupil of his deceased father pays him a visit and tells him about a side of his father he did not know about.
Who’s in it. Homecoming stars Shihori Kanjiya as Mutsuko, Shunsuke Daitoh as Wataru, Tae Kimura as Sayoko and Naoto Ogata as Shoichiro.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homecoming page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homecoming tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homecoming (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Homecoming change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Homecoming?
- Homecoming stars Shihori Kanjiya, Shunsuke Daitoh, Tae Kimura and Naoto Ogata.
- When was Homecoming released?
- Homecoming was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.