IMDb 5.6 2009 HD

Home Abroad

Home Abroad

2009
Drama Music
128 min NR USA
5.6 IMDB

The story of a young cane farmer's daughter from Fiji who marries a rich Indo-Fijian-Australian citizen and moves to Melbourne, Australia to live with him and his family.…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Vimal Reddy
Starring
Duong Do / Pritash Dutt / Anila Kumar / Vijay Kumaran / Praneel Rajoria / Vishant Reddy / Ratu Rakuita Tawake

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

poignant thoughtful melancholic resilient challenging cultural adaptive understated earnest reflective identity

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 30, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Home Abroad' presents a sensitive portrayal of a young woman’s journey from Fiji to Melbourne following her marriage into an Indo-Fijian-Australian family. Duong Do is the emotional core, conveying the character's quiet fortitude amidst unfamiliar surroundings and expectations.…

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Liam O'Connell
Apr 30, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The premise of 'Home Abroad' is rich with dramatic potential: a young Fijian woman marries into a wealthy Melbourne family and must adapt to a new life. Duong Do’s performance as the central figure is commendable for its…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 30, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Home Abroad' is a compelling exploration of cultural assimilation, centred on a young woman’s courageous move from Fiji to Melbourne. Duong Do delivers a nuanced performance, capturing the protagonist’s vulnerability and growing strength as she integrates into her…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 30, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This 2009 drama, 'Home Abroad', tackles the familiar territory of displacement with a specific cultural lens. We see a young Fijian woman's journey into an Indo-Fijian-Australian family in Melbourne, and the ensuing difficulties. The performances, particularly from leads…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 30, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Home Abroad' offers a poignant, if somewhat understated, look at the immigrant experience. The narrative follows a young Fijian woman transplanted to Melbourne, charting her attempts to navigate a new culture and family. Duong Do anchors the film…

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