hometown

Key Details

Country	South Korea
Genre	ThrillerHistoricalMysteryHorror
Year	2021
Episodes	12
Duration	01:10:00
Rating	7.5/10
Director	Park Hyun Suk
Main Cast	Yoo Jae Myung, Han Ye Ri, Uhm Tae Goo
Type	Drama
Content Rating	15+ – Teens 15 or older

Plot & Analysis

Story Overview

Set in a small rural town in 1999 where a recording tape containing a mysterious serial murder and an unidentified bizarre sound is discovered. In 1989, terrorist Jo Kyung Ho came back to South Korea after studying in Japan and released sarin gas at a train station in his hometown, killing passengers and subsequently being sentenced to life in prison after turning himself in. His daughter, Jo Jae Young, is sent to live with her aunt, Kyung Ho's younger sister, Jo Jung Hyun. Ten years later, a murder case takes place in the small town with Detective Choi Hyung being put in charge. Suspecting that the case is somehow related to the terrorists, Choi Hyung, who is consumed with the guilt of failing to prevent his wife’s death 10 years ago in the terrorist attack, begins investigating when Jung Hyun's niece suddenly goes missing. Jung Hyun now must come face to face with tragedy once again and she teams up with Choi Hyung to discover the truth and find her niece. (Source: Soompi, NamuWiki, AsianWiki)

Critical Reception

hometown has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,494 ratings. It is ranked #5,503 in popularity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rating of hometown?

hometown has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,494 ratings.

How many episodes does hometown have?

hometown has 12 episodes, each approximately 01:10:00 long.

What genre is hometown?

hometown is a Thriller, Historical, Mystery, Horror drama from South Korea.

Who are the main actors in hometown?

The main cast of hometown includes Yoo Jae Myung, Han Ye Ri, Uhm Tae Goo.

When was hometown released?

hometown was released in 2021 in South Korea.