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title: "The Clone Returns Home"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-clone-returns-home-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 42938
imdb_id: "tt1313130"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 37
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Clone Returns Home (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-clone-returns-home-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Clone Returns Home
Year: 2008
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 1h 50m
US Release Date: 02/01/2009
Rating: NR
Plot:
Kohei Takahara is an astronaut who dies in the line of duty.
He is legally resurrected as a clone.
Contrary to scientists' expectations, he reverts to childhood memories.
Context of memories: His twin brother drowned, sacrificing his life for Kohei.
The clone discovers the body of his former self, mistakenly believing it is his deceased twin.
He sets off carrying his corpse body to his beautiful hometown where he lived with his now dead mother.
Themes (IMDb): Meditation on the paradox of life and death, meaning of love and family. Set in an imaginary future.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla, Fawesome, myfilmfriend | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla, myfilmfriend | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kanji Nakajima
- **Networks / Studios**: Agung

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hiromi Nagasaku** as *Tokie Takahara*
- **Mitsuhiro Oikawa** as *Kohei Takahara*
- **Kyusaku Shimada** as *Kagaeyama*
- **Eri Shida** as *Yoko Takahara*
- **Tōru Shinagawa** as *Teshigawara*
- **Kenichi Yajima** as *Sasagawa*
- **Kozo Sato** as *Towada*
- **Chieko Ichikawa** as *Mitsu Takahara*
- **Akira Ogata** as *Waste Disposal Worker*
- **Taijirō Tamura** as *Farmer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Clone Returns Home online?
The Clone Returns Home is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Tubi TV, Hoopla, Fawesome. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Clone Returns Home worth watching?
The Clone Returns Home holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 37 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Clone Returns Home and when was it released?
The Clone Returns Home is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Clone Returns Home?
The Clone Returns Home was directed by Kanji Nakajima.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Clone Returns Home — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/42938)
- [The Clone Returns Home (2008) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1313130)
- [The Clone Returns Home (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/42938/cast)

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