Homecoming (2004)

The effects of a war-torn family in a Northwest coastal town.

Homecoming (2004) poster

Newport, Oregon. In a coastal town, Jeff and his wife Mattie work together facing the economic shifts. One son Chris, is unemployed; the other, Steve, is away on military service. Chris is lackadaisical and shiftless, Mattie perhaps drinks on the sly and tried to help her son, Jeff keeps his nose to the grind-wheel. Chris is dumped by his girlfriend, Jamie. Jeff scrambles to stay afloat. During a therapy session it is revealed that Chris is Jeff's step-son. Steve returns, but in a "transfer tube". Following his funeral, the family meet; an argument erupts, revealing the depths of the division between Jeff and Chris. In a counseling session Chris breaks down and is comforted by the counselor. Mattie and Jeff, lost in their grief, each lose their way.

Director: Jon Jost
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Erling Wold
Cinematography: Jon Jost
Editing: Jon Jost
Production: Simha Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

sequel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homecoming about?
Newport, Oregon. In a coastal town, Jeff and his wife Mattie work together facing the economic shifts. One son Chris, is unemployed; the other, Steve, is away on military service. Chris is lackadaisical and shiftless, Mattie perhaps drinks on the sly and tried to help her son, Jeff keeps his nose to the grind-wheel. Chris is dumped by his girlfriend, Jamie. Jeff scrambles to stay afloat. During a therapy session it is revealed that Chris is Jeff's step-son. Steve returns, but in a "transfer tube". Following his funeral, the family meet; an argument erupts, revealing the depths of the division between Jeff and Chris. In a counseling session Chris breaks down and is comforted by the counselor. Mattie and Jeff, lost in their grief, each lose their way.
Who directed Homecoming?
Homecoming was directed by Jon Jost.
Who stars in Homecoming?
Homecoming stars Ryan Harper Gray, Kathryn Sannella, Keith Scales, Kateri Eastman, Stephen Taylor.
How long is Homecoming?
Homecoming has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Homecoming?
Homecoming is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Homecoming?
Homecoming had a budget of $2,000.
Where was Homecoming produced?
Homecoming was produced in United States of America.