Homebound (1989)

Homebound (1989) poster

Mika's mother marries a man who is getting out of the jail. At the beginning everything seems to be all right. Mika leaves Oulu, an industrial city up in Northern Finland, to study in the capital, Helsinki. He does very well with his studies and also begins a relationship with the girl he knew already back in Oulu. Meanwhile the new husband reveals his true self - and all of a sudden things get very serious.

Director: Ilkka Järvi-Laturi
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Atso Almila
Cinematography: Kjell Lagerroos
Editing: Tuula Mehtonen
Production: Filminor, Filmzolfo
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi

Themes

The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son

Keywords

stepfather, spousal abuse, mother son relationship

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homebound about?
Mika's mother marries a man who is getting out of the jail. At the beginning everything seems to be all right. Mika leaves Oulu, an industrial city up in Northern Finland, to study in the capital, Helsinki. He does very well with his studies and also begins a relationship with the girl he knew already back in Oulu. Meanwhile the new husband reveals his true self - and all of a sudden things get very serious.
Who directed Homebound?
Homebound was directed by Ilkka Järvi-Laturi.
Who stars in Homebound?
Homebound stars Ilkka Koivula, Jonna Järnefelt, Leena Suomu, Risto Tuorila, Matti Viironen, Paavo Takkinen.
How long is Homebound?
Homebound has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Homebound?
Homebound is a Drama, Crime film.
Where was Homebound produced?
Homebound was produced in Finland.
What are the themes of Homebound?
The themes of Homebound include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.