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19952h 5m9.0(1)

Closer to Home

At What Price Family?

Drama
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1995-10-12
2h 5m
English
Released
Elibon Film Productions

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Closer to Home weaves a universal, haunting tale of two people inexorably drawn together for vastly different reasons. Dalisay struggles to journey from the Philippine countryside to New York City to marry Dean, a disillusioned ex-merchant marine. She's hoping to buy a cure for her dying sister and, ultimately, a future for her debt-ridden family, while he hopes to escape his disintegrating American family through love and a family of his own. A powerful, controversial film that quietly builds to a shattering collision of aspirations and cultures.

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About Closer to Home

At What Price Family?

Closer to Home weaves a universal, haunting tale of two people inexorably drawn together for vastly different reasons. Dalisay struggles to journey from the Philippine countryside to New York City to marry Dean, a disillusioned ex-merchant marine. She's hoping to buy a cure for her dying sister and, ultimately, a future for her debt-ridden family, while he hopes to escape his disintegrating American family through love and a family of his own. A powerful, controversial film that quietly builds to a shattering collision of aspirations and cultures. Running 125 minutes.

Closer to Home Cast and Characters

The cast features Woody A. Arizala (as Bayani), John Michael Bolger (as Dean), Elizabeth Bracco (as Alma), Ralph Buckley (as Nick), and Danny Campbell (as Steve). Their performances are a major reason Closer to Home has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Closer to Home

There's a reason Closer to Home keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Closer to Home?

Closer to Home runs for 125 minutes (about 2.1 hours).

Is Closer to Home good? What's the rating?

Closer to Home holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Closer to Home?

The main cast includes Woody A. Arizala, John Michael Bolger, Elizabeth Bracco, and Ralph Buckley, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Closer to Home available in English?

Yes — Closer to Home was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Closer to Home released?

Closer to Home was released in 1995.

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Where can I watch Closer to Home for free?

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What is Closer to Home about?

Closer to Home is a Drama English-language film. Closer to Home weaves a universal, haunting tale of two people inexorably drawn together for vastly different reasons. Dalisay struggles to journey from the Philippine countryside to New York City to marry Dean, a disillusioned ex-merchant marine. She's hoping to buy a cure for her dying sister and, ultimately, a future for her debt-ridden family, while he hopes to escape his disintegrating American family through love and a family of his own. A powerful, controversial film that quietly builds to a shattering collision of aspirations and cultures.

When was Closer to Home released?

Closer to Home was released on October 12, 1995. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. The film was produced by Elibon Film Productions.

Who stars in Closer to Home?

Closer to Home stars Woody A. Arizala, John Michael Bolger, Elizabeth Bracco and Ralph Buckley. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Closer to Home available in HD?

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