Movie

Back Home

1989 · 103 min

A gentle, nostalgic drama about a girl finding her place, with moments of warmth and quiet tension.

Overview: During World War II, young Rusty was sent to America for safety. It's now five years later and the spunky redhead returns to her native England. From the family she hardly remembers to snobby classmates and rule-filled boarding schools, Rusty must adapt to a whole new way of life.
How it feels: Melancholic, warm, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, identity, coming-of-age, isolation
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 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: family
identity
coming-of-age
isolation
healing
Places: small town
school
home
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none