Spirits' Homecoming (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2016, Spirits' Homecoming is a drama and history film directed by Cho Jung-lae, running about 127 minutes. “Trampled souls, seeking their way home, finally returning” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Korean girls, Jung-Min (14) and Young-hee (15) are kidnapped by the Japanese Imperial Army and taken to a 'Comfort Station' in China. There, they join other kidnapped girls in serving Japanese soldiers as sexual slaves known as 'Comfort Women'. Decades later, an elderly lady attempts to reunite with the spirit of her lost friend. Inspired by the testimony of Kang Il-chul.
Who’s in it. Spirits' Homecoming stars Kang Ha-na as Jung-min, Choi Ri as Eun-kyung, Seo Mi-ji as Young-hee and Son Sook as Young-ok (Young-hee), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Spirits' Homecoming has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spirits' Homecoming page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spirits' Homecoming tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spirits' Homecoming (2016)?
- In US, Spirits' Homecoming is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spirits' Homecoming worth watching?
- Spirits' Homecoming holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Spirits' Homecoming?
- Spirits' Homecoming stars Kang Ha-na, Choi Ri, Seo Mi-ji, Son Sook and Lee Yoo-rin.
- When was Spirits' Homecoming released?
- Spirits' Homecoming was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.