Sons for the Return Home (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Sons for the Return Home is a notable film.
What it’s about. A Samoan male, Sione, and a Palagi New Zealand female,Sarah, meet while studying at Wellington's Victoria University. A relationship develops quickly, but each finds the other's culture a hard adjustment. Friends and family are not supportive, particularly when she becomes pregnant, although he proposes marriage. She leaves for Australia for an abortion and he returns to Samoa.
Who’s in it. Sons for the Return Home stars Anne Flannery as Sarah's mother.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Sons for the Return Home has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sons for the Return Home page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sons for the Return Home (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sons for the Return Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sons for the Return Home worth watching?
- Sons for the Return Home holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sons for the Return Home?
- Sons for the Return Home stars Anne Flannery.
- When was Sons for the Return Home released?
- Sons for the Return Home was released in 1979.