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Homeland
Working peasants Sardioni and Yagora are friends. Yagora and fellow villagers do not know that Sardion is a foreign intelligence agent. Yagora's son, Nodar, who fled abroad during the civil war, will perform the task of foreign intelligence and sneak saboteurs into his homeland under the guidance of Sardion. Persecuted by the border guards, Nodar takes refuge in his father's house. Yagora will condemn her son's behavior and support his arrest.
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Plot Summary
A young woman from the West comes to New York to find her mother. She ends up working in a boarding house where she falls in love with a stable hand. She eventually learns more about her mother's past and her own identity.
Critical Reception
Homeland was a modest success upon its release, appreciated for its earnest portrayal of a young woman's journey to self-discovery and its depiction of life in New York during the era. While not a major critical sensation, it was seen as a competent and emotionally resonant drama.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sentimental story and performances.
Cited as a well-acted, though somewhat predictable, drama.
Noted for its sympathetic portrayal of its protagonist's struggles.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but general sentiment indicates appreciation for its classic storytelling and emotional core.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a story by the acclaimed screenwriter and novelist Jo Eisinger, who also penned the screenplay for the classic film 'None But the Lonely Heart'.
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