Homebound (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1967, Homebound is a drama and romance film directed by Lee Man-hee, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A writer who was disabled during the Korean War (1950-1953) is now contributing a serial to a newspaper. His wife, who once adored him, is tempted by a young man she happens to know. But he overlooks her affair thanking her for her utmost care up until that time. Then the young man asks her to leave with him for a faraway place...
Who’s in it. Homebound stars Kim Jin-kyu as Dong-woo, Moon Jeong-suk as Ji-yeon, Kim Jung-chul as Kang-wook and Jeon Gye-hyeon as Yi-young.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Homebound has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homebound page.
If you liked it. Fans of Homebound tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homebound (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Homebound change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Homebound worth watching?
- Homebound holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Homebound?
- Homebound stars Kim Jin-kyu, Moon Jeong-suk, Kim Jung-chul and Jeon Gye-hyeon.
- When was Homebound released?
- Homebound was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.