Spirits’ Homecoming (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Spirits’ Homecoming is a 2016 historical drama directed by Cho Jung-lae, starring Kang Ha-na as Jung-min, Son Sook and Seo Mi-ji. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $23.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Cho Jung-lae
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- JO Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spirits’ Homecoming About?
The premise of Spirits’ Homecoming without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a traumatic experience during the Japanese occupation, an elderly Korean woman seeks to reconnect with the spirit of a friend she lost decades prior. The story centers on two teenage girls kidnapped and forced into sexual slavery. Only one survives, and she carries the burden of her past as she attempts to find closure and honor the memory of her lost companion.
Spirits’ Homecoming Cast & Characters
Kang Ha-na leads the cast as Jung-min, with Son Sook as Young-ok / Young-hee and Seo Mi-ji as Young-hee. Directed by Cho Jung-lae; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Cho Jung-lae
- Kang Ha-na as Jung-min
- Son Sook as Young-ok / Young-hee
- Seo Mi-ji as Young-hee
- Jeong In-gi as Jung-min's Father (uncredited)
Also Starring in Spirits’ Homecoming
· 12 more- Kim Dong-won Matsumoto
- Oh Ji-hye Jung-min's Mother (uncredited)
- Cha Soon-hyeong Yoshimi
- Choi Ri Eun-kyung
- Kim Si-eun Bon-sook
- Park Ji-hee Soon-yi
- Lee Yoo-rin Girl stand-in (uncredited)
- Yi Seung-hyeon Tanaka
- Im Seong-cheol Ryusuke
- Jeong Mu-seong Kinoshita
- Hong Se-na Ok-bun
- Nam Sang-ji Zhao Fei
More from Cho Jung-lae
One more film directed by Cho Jung-lae: Spirits’ Homecoming, Unfinished Story.
Spirits’ Homecoming Plot Summary
What happens in Spirits’ Homecoming from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1943, during the Japanese occupation of Korea, 14-year-old Jung-min, Kang Ha-na and her family endure poverty but keep a quiet happiness, while 16-year-old Young-hee, Seo Mi-ji, shoulders the burden of caring for her younger siblings after their parents die in the war. One day, Japanese soldiers forcibly seize the two girls from their homes, giving them only minutes to say goodbye and pack. They are shipped to Manchuria in livestock wagons and forced into service as comfort women for the Imperial Army.
Full summary
The whole story of Spirits’ Homecoming, scene by scene
Spirits’ Homecoming Box Office
Spirits’ Homecoming grossed $23.9 million worldwide. $125,616 came from the US and Canada and $23.7 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$23.9M
- US & Canada
- $125.6K
- International
- $23.7M
How Well Do You Know Spirits’ Homecoming?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In what year does the film begin, during the Japanese occupation of Korea?
Spirits’ Homecoming Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Gwi-hyang” and “귀향”.
- Also known as
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- Gwi-hyang
- 귀향
- 鬼鄉
- 鬼乡
- Hazatérő lelkek
- Nộ Lệ Thời Chiến
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Spirits’ Homecoming FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Spirits’ Homecoming, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spirits’ Homecoming?
Spirits’ Homecoming runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was Spirits’ Homecoming released?
Spirits’ Homecoming was released on February 24, 2016.
Who directed Spirits’ Homecoming?
Spirits’ Homecoming was directed by Cho Jung-lae.
More films by Cho Jung-lae Who is in the cast of Spirits’ Homecoming?
Spirits’ Homecoming stars Kang Ha-na as Jung-min, Son Sook as Young-ok / Young-hee and Seo Mi-ji as Young-hee, among 16 credited actors.
How much did Spirits’ Homecoming make at the box office?
Spirits’ Homecoming grossed $23.9 million worldwide ($125,616 domestic, $23.7 million international).
Does Spirits’ Homecoming have a post-credit scene?
No. Spirits’ Homecoming has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Spirits’ Homecoming in?
The original language of Spirits’ Homecoming is Korean.
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