Movie

Homecoming

1948 · 113 min

A wistful wartime romance that drifts between memory and regret, asking you to sit with a man quietly reckoning with his own selfishness.

Tagline: The Stirring Story of a Dangerous and Romantic Journey
Overview: Self-absorbed Dr. Lee Johnson enlists with the Army medical corps during World War II, more out of a feeling that it's "the thing to do" rather than deep-seated patriotism. On his first day, he's put into place by 'Snapshot', a sassy and attractive nurse. Their initial antagonism blossoms into romance. Lee then finds himself torn with guilt over being unfaithful to his wife, Penny, who's waiting for him back home.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, guilt, war, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
guilt
war
betrayal
redemption
Places: military
hospital
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild