Homeward Bound
Sep 10, 2025 · 1h 54m
Director
Kim Dae-hwanOverview
A high school teacher quietly living with her female partner faces disruption when her son returns from abroad with his fiancée. When the fiancée’s parents arrive unexpectedly, both families are forced to share the same house, revealing hidden tensions and clashing expectations. As days pass, the teacher’s secret illness and her same-sex relationship come to light, challenging assumptions, exposing long-held secrets, and prompting moments of confrontation, reflection, and reluctant understanding. The story examines the fragile balance between personal truth and family duty, exploring love, identity, and acceptance within the intimate pressures of home life.
Cast of Homeward Bound
Crew of Homeward Bound
Kim Dae-hwanWriter, Director
Park Mi-hyunProducer- Heo Jung-wookProducer
- Cha Ji-hyunExecutive Producer, Associate Producer
- Kang Min-gukOriginal Music Composer
- Yang Jung-hunDirector of Photography
- Lee Seong-ukEditor
- Yoo Young-jongProduction Design
- Min Ji-youngCostume Design
- Yoon Sang-ilSound Recordist
- Ko Kwang-hyunSound Supervisor
- Choi Ju-yeonMakeup & Hair
- Lee Yong-kiColorist
- Jung Jae-hoonVFX Supervisor
- Hong Cho-rongLighting Director
About Homeward Bound
What is Homeward Bound about?
A high school teacher quietly living with her female partner faces disruption when her son returns from abroad with his fiancée. When the fiancée’s parents arrive unexpectedly, both families are forced to share the same house, revealing hidden tensions and clashing expectations. As days pass, the teacher’s secret illness and her same-sex relationship come to light, challenging assumptions…
When was Homeward Bound released?
Homeward Bound was released on September 10, 2025.
How long is Homeward Bound?
Homeward Bound runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Who directed Homeward Bound?
Homeward Bound was directed by Kim Dae-hwan.
Who is in the cast of Homeward Bound?
The cast of Homeward Bound includes Jang Young-nam (Jung-ha), Ryu Kyung-soo (Jin-woo), Stephanie Lee (Jenny), Ok Ji-young (Ji-seon) and Park Ji-il (Moon-cheol).