Homebound(1989)
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Homebound Synopsis
Mika's mother marries a man who is getting out of the jail. At the beginning everything seems to be all right. Mika leaves Oulu, an industrial city up in Northern Finland, to study in the capital, Helsinki. He does very well with his studies and also begins a relationship with the girl he knew already back in Oulu. Meanwhile the new husband reveals his true self - and all of a sudden things get very serious.
Homebound (1989) is a drama and crime film directed by Ilkka Järvi-Laturi, released on March 10, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Ilkka Koivula, Jonna Järnefelt, Leena Suomu and Risto Tuorila. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Ilkka Järvi-Laturi
- Writers:
- Annina Enckell, Outi Nyytäjä, Ilkka Järvi-Laturi
- Producers:
- Lasse Saarinen, Heikki Takkinen
- Cinematographer:
- Kjell Lagerroos
- Composer:
- Atso Almila
- Production:
- Filminor, Filmzolfo
- Status:
- Released
Homebound Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ilkka Koivula
as Mika
Jonna Järnefelt
as Ulla
- Leena Suomu
Leena Suomu
as Elli
Risto Tuorila
as Kurkela
- Matti Viironen
Matti Viironen
as Oskari
- Paavo Takkinen
Paavo Takkinen
as Näätämö
- Heimo Koskelainen
Heimo Koskelainen
as Asikainen
- Kristofer Möller
Kristofer Möller
as Peter
- Minna Turunen
Minna Turunen
as Annette
- Arto Heikkilä
Arto Heikkilä
as Pappi
- Mikko Nousiainen
Mikko Nousiainen
as Härkönen
Key crew
Directed by Ilkka Järvi-Laturi, written by Annina Enckell, Outi Nyytäjä and Ilkka Järvi-Laturi, produced by Lasse Saarinen and Heikki Takkinen.
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Homebound Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Homebound – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Homebound online?
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Who stars in Homebound?
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The main cast of Homebound (1989) includes Ilkka Koivula, Jonna Järnefelt, Leena Suomu, Risto Tuorila and Matti Viironen. The film was directed by Ilkka Järvi-Laturi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Homebound released?
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Homebound was released on March 10, 1989 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Homebound worth watching?
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Homebound (1989) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.