The Clone Returns Home
2008, Japanese. Directed by Kanji Nakajima.
I must keep on living.
Kohei Takahara, an astronaut who dies in the line of duty, is legally resurrected as a clone: however, contrary to the scientists' expectations, he reverts to his childhood memories when his twin brother drowned sacrificing his life for Kohei. Kohei's clone discovers the body of his former self mistakenly believing that it is his deceased twin. Reliving his tragic past, he sets off carrying his corpse body to the beautiful hometown where he lived with his now dead mother.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Kanji NakajimaDirector
- Hiromi NagasakuTokie Takahara
- Mitsuhiro OikawaKohei Takahara
- Kyusaku ShimadaKagaeyama
- Eri ShidaYoko Takahara
- Tōru ShinagawaTeshigawara
- Kenichi YajimaSasagawa
- Kozo SatoTowada
- Chieko IchikawaMitsu Takahara
- Akira OgataWaste Disposal Worker
- Taijirō TamuraFarmer
- Ryo TsukamotoYoung Kohei
- Sho TsukamotoYoung Noboru
Details
- Released
- 19 October 2008
- Original title
- クローンは故郷をめざす
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kanji Nakajima
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How long is The Clone Returns Home?
The Clone Returns Home runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Clone Returns Home have a post-credits scene?
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The Clone Returns Home parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Clone Returns Home is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Clone Returns Home on?
The Clone Returns Home isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Clone Returns Home?
If you liked The Clone Returns Home, try Star Trek: Insurrection, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.
Who directed The Clone Returns Home?
The Clone Returns Home (2008) was directed by Kanji Nakajima and stars Hiromi Nagasaku, Mitsuhiro Oikawa, Kyusaku Shimada.