Home Away from Home(1993)
Home Away from Home Synopsis
To ease her homesickness Miriam recreates an aspect of home in her suburban British garden. Cultural memory exerts a healing power, combatting cultural appropriation, hostility towards migrants and the rift between Miriam and her Nigerian-British children.
Home Away from Home (1993) is a drama film directed by Maureen Blackwood, released on January 2, 1993 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Ellen Thomas, Ashabi Ajikawo, Simon Lee Clarke and David Boateng. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Maureen Blackwood
- Writers:
- Maureen Blackwood
- Producers:
- Johann Insanally
- Cinematographer:
- Henry Braham
- Production:
- Sankofa Film & Video
- Status:
- Released
Home Away from Home Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ellen Thomas
as Miriam
- Ashabi Ajikawo
Ashabi Ajikawo
as Fumi
- Simon Lee Clarke
Simon Lee Clarke
as Abe
- David Boateng
David Boateng
as Sunny
- Amy-Jo Lynch
Amy-Jo Lynch
as Betty
- Rosemary Da Costa
Rosemary Da Costa
as Nigerian Woman
- Chantelle La Rose
Chantelle La Rose
as 1st Girl
- Kandiah Binns
Kandiah Binns
as 2nd Girl
Pauline Melville
as Neighbour
Simon Cuff
as Husband
- Joanna Hole
Joanna Hole
as Neighbour
Key crew
Directed by Maureen Blackwood, written by Maureen Blackwood, produced by Johann Insanally.
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Home Away from Home Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Home Away from Home – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Home Away from Home online?
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Home Away from Home (1993) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Home Away from Home?
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The main cast of Home Away from Home (1993) includes Ellen Thomas, Ashabi Ajikawo, Simon Lee Clarke, David Boateng and Amy-Jo Lynch. The film was directed by Maureen Blackwood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Home Away from Home released?
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Home Away from Home was released on January 2, 1993 and runs for 11m.
Is Home Away from Home worth watching?
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Home Away from Home (1993) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.