Homesick
Homesick

Homesick

2015Movie106 minNorwegian

When Charlotte, 27, meets her brother Henrik, 35, for the first time as an adult, it becomes an encounter without boundaries, between two people who don't know what a normal family is. How does sibling love manifest itself if you have never experienced it before? Homesick is an unusual family drama about seeking a family, and breaking every rule to be one.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Conor AllynGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Sarah, struggles to reconnect with her estranged mother who lives in a remote, isolated house. As Sarah attempts to mend their fractured relationship, she uncovers dark family secrets and a sinister past that her mother has been desperately trying to keep buried. The situation escalates as the secrets threaten to consume them both.

Critical Reception

Homesick received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the attempt at a psychological thriller, many found the execution lacking in originality and tension.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to build suspense but often falls short due to a formulaic narrative.
  • Performances are generally considered adequate but struggle to elevate the material.
  • The thriller elements are not compelling enough to sustain the film's runtime.

Google audience: Audience reviews for "Homesick" are scarce, but those available suggest a lack of engagement with the plot and characters, with many finding the film unmemorable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the rural landscape of North Carolina, aiming to enhance the sense of isolation and confinement.

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