Finding Home
The year is 1899. The young girl Marie Jensen lives at an orphanage with her two younger siblings Karl and Sofie. Their father is a sailor and has not been home for years. He was last seen in Norway but everybody is convinced he was lost at sea – except Marie. One morning the beautiful freighter ‘Hope’ comes to town with Skipper Andersen and his wife Mrs. Agnete on board. To Marie’s distress, they adopt Karl and Sofie, and Marie now faces being left alone. But quickly she comes up with a plan. At night, she cuts her long hair and disguises herself as a boy, adopts the name of Martin and signs on as a deck boy on ‘’Hope’. The ship takes Marie and her siblings on an eventful journey from the coast of Denmark to Norway and Iceland. A journey full of secrets, friendship, love and adventure – all in the hope of finding her father and reuniting her family. 'Finding Home' is a story about a young girl’s fight to break free of the path that society has destined for her and instead becoming a strong and independent woman.
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Plot Summary
A young woman struggling with her past finds solace and a new sense of purpose when she takes in a stray dog. As she works to reunite the animal with its owner, she begins to confront her own unresolved issues and discovers the true meaning of belonging. The journey challenges her isolation and opens her heart to the possibility of connection.
Critical Reception
Finding Home received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its emotional depth and the lead performance. However, some found the narrative pacing to be slow at times. Audiences generally responded well to the film's heartwarming story and themes of hope and redemption.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its touching story and compelling lead performance.
- Some critics noted the film's deliberate pacing as a potential drawback.
- The themes of healing and finding one's place resonated with viewers.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the scenic countryside, which director Kathryn Broxson felt was crucial in reflecting the protagonist's journey towards peace and self-discovery.
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