My Hometown
Seen it?1976 | 112 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
After 14 years in Japan, a gangster returns to the Seoul neighborhood where he grew up and is forced to confront some difficult truths.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Im Kwon-taek
- Shin Seong-ilMin Jun-tae
- Kim Young-aeJeong-hui
- Jeon Young-sunYun-ae
- Yoon Yang-haSasaki
- Choi Bool-amWang
- Baek Il-seobChung-geun
- Lee Hae-ryongBong-gu
- Kim Wun-haCheol-ho
- Lee Kang-joYoung-dae
- Lee Jeong-aeYun-ae's mother