Homeward Bound (2025)
When family gets far too close
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.
Director: Kim Dae-hwan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: September 10, 2025
Cast
- Jang Young-nam - Jung-ha
- Ryu Kyung-soo - Jin-woo
- Stephanie Lee - Jenny
- Ok Ji-young - Ji-seon
- Park Ji-il - Moon-cheol
- Park Ji-a - Ha-young
Screenplay
Music: Kang Min-guk
Cinematography: Yang Jung-hun
Editing: Lee Seong-uk
Production: AD406, Choix Pictures
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
More Films by Director: Kim Dae-hwan
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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, 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.
- Who directed Homeward Bound?
- Homeward Bound was directed by Kim Dae-hwan.
- Who stars in Homeward Bound?
- Homeward Bound stars Jang Young-nam, Ryu Kyung-soo, Stephanie Lee, Ok Ji-young, Park Ji-il, Park Ji-a.
- How long is Homeward Bound?
- Homeward Bound has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Homeward Bound?
- Homeward Bound is a Drama film.
- Where was Homeward Bound produced?
- Homeward Bound was produced in South Korea.