A New Home
A New Home

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A New Home

2016
Movie
14 min
Slovenian

Home is where fear is. A young, successful woman is the first and only resident of a new development next to a park, where overnight tents with refugees appear. If nobody means no harm, why, then, do their paths cross and the situation gets tragically out of control?

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users85%
Director: Ariana JohnsGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A young woman unexpectedly inherits her estranged grandmother's dilapidated farmhouse. Facing financial ruin and personal doubt, she must decide whether to sell the property or embrace its challenging legacy. Along the way, she uncovers family secrets and finds an unexpected sense of belonging in the rural community.

Critical Reception

A New Home was met with a mixed to positive reception, praised for its heartfelt story and performances, though some critics found its pacing occasionally slow.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional depth and compelling lead performance.

  • Some viewers found the plot predictable and the resolution slightly rushed.

  • The film effectively captures themes of family, home, and self-discovery.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's touching story about finding one's roots and the strong acting. Many viewers connected with the protagonist's journey of personal growth and the film's hopeful message, though a minority felt it was too sentimental.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Feature at the IndieFEST Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The farmhouse used in the film was a real, historic property that the production team worked to restore to reflect the grandmother's character.

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