The Clone Returns Home
Watch TrailerKohei Takahara, an astronaut who dies in the line of duty, is legally resurrected as a clone: however, contrary to the scientists' expectations, he reverts to his childhood memories when his twin brother drowned sacrificing his life for Kohei. Kohei's clone discovers the body of his former self mistakenly believing that it is his deceased twin. Reliving his tragic past, he sets off carrying his corpse body to the beautiful hometown where he lived with his now dead mother.
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| Original Title | クローンは故郷をめざす |
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama, Science Fiction |
| Director | Kanji Nakajima |
| Runtime | 110 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (34 votes) |
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The film constructs a poignant allegory about memory, guilt, and the search for a lost paradise, using its sci-fi premise as a springboard for an intimately personal drama. It explores the boundaries of identity, where a clone becomes a conduit into the original's labyrinthine soul.
What lingers after the final frame is a melancholic, almost meditative journey. The physical burden carried by the protagonist serves as a powerful metaphor for his psychological weight, leaving viewers with a quiet sorrow and a lingering question about the essence of self. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Kanji Nakajima
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A solitary, quiet evening, surrendering to the film's deliberate and contemplative pace.
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