Coming Home
Seen it?2015 | 14 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 14 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Gay high school couple - Ivan, a well-behaved local Taiwanese, and Eric, a rebellious international student from the US, take a road trip down the most dangerous highway in Taiwan. Their trip is cut short when Eric reveals that he must return home after graduation, forcing Ivan to confront his darkest demons.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$50 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steven Liang
- Yu-Ting HsuIvan
- Benjamin TurmanEric