Homeward Bound

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Homeward Bound (2025)

Directed by Kim Dae-hwan

“When family gets far too close”

Drama · 1h 54m

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.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Kim Dae-hwan
Writer
Kim Dae-hwan
Director of Photography
Yang Jung-hun
Original Music Composer
Kang Min-guk
Editor
Lee Seong-uk
Producer
Park Mi-hyun, Heo Jung-wook

Details

Original title
비밀일 수밖에
Release date
2025-09-10
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Drama
Original language
KO
Spoken languages
Korean
Countries
South Korea
Production
AD406, Choix Pictures