Home, Return To (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1984, Home, Return To is a notable film directed by Hideto Ishii, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Last year, my grandfather died. The film begins with the words "Last year, my grandfather died," and the filmmaker turns his attention to his grandmother, who is left behind. She says she could die at any time, but she lives on. The artist's fingers crawl over the grandmother's face, caressing the wrinkles. Her mother supports her as she gives her a bath. The artist, who says that one cannot avoid one's own blood or family when thinking about oneself, tries to question one's own existence by looking at the grandmother.
Who’s in it. Home, Return To stars Ishii Yuji, Ishii Jun, Ishii Ryoko and Ishii Miki.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Home, Return To has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home, Return To page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Home, Return To (1984)?
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- Is Home, Return To worth watching?
- Home, Return To holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Home, Return To?
- Home, Return To stars Ishii Yuji, Ishii Jun, Ishii Ryoko and Ishii Miki.
- When was Home, Return To released?
- Home, Return To was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.