Film

Homeward Bound

2025 · 1h 54m · Drama

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.

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

• Kim Dae-hwanDirector · Writer
• Park Mi-hyunProducer
• Heo Jung-wookProducer
• Cha Ji-hyunExecutive Producer
• Yang Jung-hunDirector of Photography
• Kang Min-gukOriginal Music Composer
• Lee Seong-ukEditor

Release date

September 10, 2025

Status

Released

Original language

Korean

Runtime

1h 54m

Rated

12

Genres

Drama