Coming Home

Year: 1978

Runtime: 127 min

Language: english

Director: Hal Ashby

DramaRomanceWar

While her Marine husband is deployed overseas, Sally finds comfort volunteering at a hospital treating Vietnam War veterans. There, she meets Luke, a veteran struggling with physical and emotional scars from his wartime experiences. As Sally and Luke grow closer, a tender romance blossoms against the backdrop of a divided nation, exploring themes of healing, resilience, and the lasting impact of war.

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