Homesick (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2000, Homesick is a notable film directed by Hineki Mito, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. An old man, Nakamura, is driving back to his hometown in Hokkaido alone, and on his way, he meets a young girl named Akemi, who has been deserted by her boyfriend after a quarrel over a trivial matter. It is as if they are wandering around the world which has come to an end, but the two get to know each other as slowly as Nakamura's car is going. They come to meet a middle aged lady, Shizuko, who is running away with a large sum of money, and an ex-cop, Goh, who repeatedly attempts suicide, and they spend a night together - Homesick is a road movie set in late autumn in Hokkaido, and it illustrates people's homesickness with black humour.
Who’s in it. Homesick stars Kōen Okumura as Nakamura.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Homesick sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Homesick page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Homesick (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Homesick change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Homesick worth watching?
- Homesick holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Homesick?
- Homesick stars Kōen Okumura.
- When was Homesick released?
- Homesick was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.