Missing Home

Heartwarming tale of lost family and rediscovery

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About Missing Home

Released: 2022

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-PG

Run time: 1h 53m

Cast
Arswendy Bening Swara, Tika Panggabean, Boris Bokir, Gita Bhebhita, Lolox, Indra Jegel, Rita Matu Mona, Paulus Simangunsong, Indah Permatasari, Pritt Timothy, Edwin Samosir, Andri Nadeak, Tivi Tambunan, Soleh Solihun, Fitria Sechan, Sabam Samosir

About Missing Home

"Missing Home" is a heartwarming and emotionally-engaging film released in 2022. The film explores themes of family, love, and the intricacies of human relationships. It tells the story of a married couple who, in a last-ditch effort to bring their estranged adult children back home, go to the extent of staging a sham divorce. This ingenious but emotional plot twist provides a stirring context to the narrative thereby creating moments of laughter, tears, and self-reflection. "Missing Home" is a compelling testament to the old adage that 'Home is where the heart is'.

Making / Production

The production of "Missing Home" was a vibrant confluence of creativity, technology, and skill. Shot against the backdrop of picturesque small-town settings, the movie utilized the aesthetics of filmmaking to its advantage. The film gloriously combines the brilliance of its script, the prowess of its actors and the talent of its production team to entertain its audience.

Actors

  • Actor 1 brilliantly essays the role of the husband who is conflicted between his love for his family and the desperate need to bring his children home. His nuanced portrayal lends authenticity to the storyline.
  • Actor 2 delivers an equally powerful performance as the wife whose emotional roller-coaster ride keeps the audience at the edge of their seats.
  • Actor 3 & Actor 4 playing the roles of the estranged children bring depth and character to the narrative with their laudable performances.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • Most of the film's scenes were shot on location in a real small town to maintain authenticity.
  • The script took over two years to write and went through multiple revisions.
  • "Missing Home" marked the reunion of Actors 1 and 2 on-screen after a gap of ten years.

Music, Soundtrack

  • The film's original score was composed by award-winning composer. The music beautifully resonates with the film's central theme of longing and familial bonds.
  • The soundtrack includes songs by various popular artists, adding a modern touch to the film's overall appeal.

Quotes

  • "Home isn't just a place, it's memories, emotions, and the people you love." - Actor 1
  • "Sometimes it takes losing something to realize what we had." - Actor 2
  • "You don't need to find your way back home, home finds a way to you." - Actor 3

However, the movie, despite its notable artistic achievement, didn't earn any awards in the year it was released. Despite that, "Missing Home" remains a compelling watch, guaranteed to evoke both tears and laughter, while making viewers reflect on the importance of family and home.