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Hometown

2022 · 109 min Comedy Drama
5.1 / 10 · TMDB

Gi-se is a failed comedian and estranged son of a mob boss who left his hometown for the city years ago. After his father’s death, his gag show shuts down and he becomes jobless overnight. He decides to return to his hometown, where he meets his old friends and first love Young-shim. He tries to find his place to belong and dreams of a new life. But soon things change radically and he finds himself inheriting his father’s position as a local crime boss that leads him to face the truth about his father’s death.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 컴백홈
Year 2022
Country South Korea
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Lee Yeon-woo
Runtime 109 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.1/10 (7 votes)

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The film constructs its story on the clash between situational comedy and the sudden weight of familial legacy. It explores the desire to escape one's roots and the inescapable pull back, when destiny forces a role upon you.

What lingers after the final scene is the poignant balance between laughter at life's absurdities and a quiet reflection on the burdens we inherit. The shift from nostalgic humor to genuine stakes feels both surprising and earned — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Lee Yeon-woo

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