Homesick
Feb 12, 2000 · 1h
Director
Hineki MitoOverview
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.
Cast of Homesick
Crew of Homesick
About Homesick
What is Homesick 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…
When was Homesick released?
Homesick was released on February 12, 2000.
How long is Homesick?
Homesick runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
Who directed Homesick?
Homesick was directed by Hineki Mito.
Who is in the cast of Homesick?
The cast of Homesick includes Kōen Okumura (Nakamura).