A Hometown in Heart (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1949, A Hometown in Heart is a drama film directed by Yong-gyu Yoon, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Do-seong is a child monk who lives at a small mountain temple with the head monk, learning the teachings of Buddha. He becomes attached to a young widow who comes to pray at the temple, and the childless widow entreats the head monk to let her raise Do-seong as her own son.
Who’s in it. A Hometown in Heart stars Yu Min as Do-seong, Choi Eun-hee as Widow, Byeon Gi-jong as Chief Monk and Seok Geum-seong as Widow's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Hometown in Heart has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Hometown in Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Hometown in Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Hometown in Heart (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Hometown in Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Hometown in Heart worth watching?
- A Hometown in Heart holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Hometown in Heart?
- A Hometown in Heart stars Yu Min, Choi Eun-hee, Byeon Gi-jong, Seok Geum-seong and Yeo Heon-yong.
- When was A Hometown in Heart released?
- A Hometown in Heart was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.