
Tokiko Haebaru, a 76-year-old grandmother living in Nago, Okinawa, embarks on a marathon across Japan.
Directed by Kan Mukai, Hometown leans on a strong ensemble — Chikage Awashima, Keiko Tsushima, Hideji Ōtaki — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1999.
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