# The Way Home (2002)

> A selfish city child gradually discovers empathy and family devotion while living with his patient grandmother in a remote Korean village.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/20799

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Drama, Family
- Director: Lee Jeong-hyang
- Cast: Kim Eul-boon, Yoo Seung-ho, Dong Hyo-hee, Min Kyung-hoon, Yim Eun-kyung, Lee Chun-hee, Lee Dong-ji-wol, Yoo Seong-gi
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312841/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, warm, wistful, family viewing, quiet afternoon

## Synopsis

A city boy learns the true meaning of family and patience in a rural village.

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