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The Home Song Stories

2007·Movie
1h 43min
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

How far do you have to journey to find your home?

A glamorous Hong Kong performer struggles to make a home in suburban 1960s Australia.
Melancholic Period DramaImmigrant ExperienceFamily SecretsQuiet IntimacyAustralian Cultural IdentityGenerational TraumaSubtle Social CommentaryUnderstated PerformanceAtmospheric StorytellingBittersweet Nostalgia

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Home Song Stories legally?

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Is The Home Song Stories worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Home Song Stories rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Home Song Stories?

1 h 43 min

The Home Song Stories runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Home Song Stories?

Critics100
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate The Home Song Stories higher (100) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Home Song Stories in?

EnglishcnChinese

It was made in English, with some cn, Chinese. Produced in Singapore, Australia, Netherlands.

In how many countries can I watch The Home Song Stories?

3AUBENL

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Home Song Stories in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.