Homebound


1h 30m 1989

Brief Synopsis

An intelligent young man from a small town moves to Helsinki to escape his bleak environment. He returns to help out his mother, only to find himself caught up in family violence.

Film Details

Also Known As
Homebound - Escape from the Past, Kotia pain
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1989
Location
Finland

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

An intelligent young man from a small town moves to Helsinki to escape his bleak environment. He returns to help out his mother, only to find himself caught up in family violence.

Film Details

Also Known As
Homebound - Escape from the Past, Kotia pain
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1989
Location
Finland

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Feature film debut for director Ilkka Jarvilaturi.

Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Salute to Telefeatures / Late Entries) April 19 - May 3, 1990.

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 20, 1989.

Shown at London Film Festival November 10-26, 1989.

Shown at New Directors/New Films in New York City March 30 & 31, 1990.

c Eastmancolor

dialogue Finnish

subtitled English