The Way Home
Seen it?2002 | 86 min | Drama, Family
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 13 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for families.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
This is the story of a 7-year-old boy, Sang-woo, born and raised in the big city, and his mute grandmother, who has spent her whole life in a small rural village.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$25 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Jeong-hyang
- Kim Eul-boonGrandmother
- Yoo Seung-hoSang-woo
- Dong Hyo-heeSang-woo's Mother
- Min Kyung-hoonCheol-e
- Yim Eun-kyungHae-yeon
- Lee Chun-heeBicycle
- Lee Dong-ji-wolStore
- Yoo Seong-giBus
- Yun Jae-geunShoe
- Ko Baek-hwanRoad