Going My Home (2012)

Other name: ゴーイング マイ ホーム, 고잉 마이 홈, Goingu Mai Homu, Пошли домой

Description:

Going My Home is a heartwarming yet mysterious family drama centering on Tsuboi Ryota, a sympathetic forty-five-year-old coordinator at a large CM company. Known for his good nature, Ryota excels at mediating, yet he constantly finds himself trapped in personal dilemmas between his wife, daughter, mother, and older sister. His life takes a sudden turn when his father, played by Natsuyagi, collapses while golfing in Nagano. Rushing to his birthplace, Ryota must navigate not only his complex family dynamics but also some fantastical mysteries. At the hospital in Nagano, Ryota encounters a puzzling young woman, played by Miyazaki, who adds an enigmatic touch to his journey. Furthermore, he learns of his father’s deep belief in the Kuna, a legendary, tiny fairy-like race. As Ryota tries to balance his demanding job with his responsibilities as a son, husband, and father, this journey home becomes a whimsical exploration of family bonds, unexpected magic, and self-discovery.

Episodes: 10

Producer: Fuji TV

Director: Koreeda Hirokazu [是枝裕和]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2012

Genre:Drama; Family; Fantasy; life; Magic; Miniseries