Closer to Home (1995)

Cast

• Woody A. Arizala - Bayani
• John Michael Bolger - Dean
• Elizabeth Bracco - Alma
• Ralph Buckley - Nick
• Danny Campbell - Steve
• Angie Castrence - Tess
• Connie Chua - Lucing
• Vic Diaz - Gruta
• Joonee Gamboa - Magno

Screenplay

• Joseph Nobile
• Ruben Arthur Nicdao

Themes

Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son

Keywords

philippines, mail order bride, family, filipino american, filipino-american marriage, overseas foreign workers, mail order wife, pinay

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Closer to Home about?

Closer to Home weaves a universal, haunting tale of two people inexorably drawn together for vastly different reasons. Dalisay struggles to journey from the Philippine countryside to New York City to marry Dean, a disillusioned ex-merchant marine. She's hoping to buy a cure for her dying sister and, ultimately, a future for her debt-ridden family, while he hopes to escape his disintegrating American family through love and a family of his own. A powerful, controversial film that quietly builds to a shattering collision of aspirations and cultures.

Who directed Closer to Home?

Closer to Home was directed by Joseph Nobile.

Who stars in Closer to Home?

Closer to Home stars Woody A. Arizala, John Michael Bolger, Elizabeth Bracco, Ralph Buckley, Danny Campbell, Angie Castrence.

How long is Closer to Home?

Closer to Home has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).

What genre is Closer to Home?

Closer to Home is a Drama film.

Where was Closer to Home produced?

Closer to Home was produced in Philippines, United States of America.

What are the themes of Closer to Home?

The themes of Closer to Home include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.