Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home

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Home Sweet Home

2012
Movie
123 min
Italian

A young woman wanders down an endless corridor, while other people knock at a door at night. A man takes a picture of Montmartre, two women hand him some money, while a patron manages from rue de Mhyra a network of Italian call girls. Adiba sings an ancient Moroccan song in a room full of children, while Vidya is performing her daily puja in Pune (India). Giuli sings to herself as she drives at night through Turin and runs to the station at day. Parallel stories where every character is caught “in a situation,” closed.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: David PomesGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young French man, burdened by the loss of his mother and the perceived failure of his father, embarks on a journey to escape his circumstances. He finds himself drawn into the world of competitive amateur wrestling, seeking a physical outlet for his emotional turmoil and a chance at self-discovery. Along the way, he grapples with his identity and confronts the complexities of his family relationships.

Critical Reception

Home Sweet Home received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its raw emotional honesty and strong performances, while others found its pacing uneven and its narrative somewhat meandering. Audiences were generally divided, appreciating its unique blend of drama and dark humor but occasionally finding it challenging to connect with the protagonist's introspective struggles.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unflinching portrayal of grief and identity.

  • Noted for its unconventional approach to drama and dark humor.

  • Some critics found the film's narrative progression to be slow at times.

Google audience: Google user reviews for 'Home Sweet Home' are scarce, making it difficult to ascertain a general consensus. However, where available, comments often highlight the film's atmospheric tension and the lead actor's compelling performance, though some viewers found the subject matter quite somber.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the French countryside, adding to its authentic and often melancholic atmosphere.

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