When family gets far too close
Synopsis
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.
Homeward Bound / (비밀일 수밖에)
Release Date: 2025-09-10
Director: Kim Dae-hwan
Cast: Jang Young-nam, Ryu Kyung-soo, Stephanie Lee, Ok Ji-young, Park Ji-il, Park Ji-a
Genres: Drama
Rating: ★★★★☆ • 6.5 / 10
Runtime: 114 minutes
Country: South Korea
Language: Korean
Subtitle: English (selectable)
Source: Homeward Bound 2025 1080p Korean WEB-DL HEVC x265 5.1 BONE
Content Rating: Not Yet Rated
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