Going Home

Going Home

2004 · 83 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, Comedy

Haruo returns to his hometown for his mother’s second marriage, where he happens to meet his first love Miyuki for the first time in eight years. Miyuki is back in town with her daughter Chiharu, after leaving a failed marriage.

Directed by Koji Hagiuda · Written by Koji Hagiuda

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