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Home Away from Home

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To ease her homesickness Miriam recreates an aspect of home in her suburban British garden. Cultural memory exerts a healing power, combatting cultural appropriation, hostility towards migrants and the rift between Miriam and her Nigerian-British children.

DirectorMaureen Blackwood
WriterMaureen Blackwood
ProducersJohann Insanally·Nadine Marsh-Edwards

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Cast · Directed by Maureen Blackwood

ETEllen Thomas
Ellen Thomas
Miriam
AA
Ashabi Ajikawo
Fumi
SC
Simon Lee Clarke
Abe
DB
David Boateng
Sunny
AL
Amy-Jo Lynch
Betty
RC
Rosemary Da Costa
Nigerian Woman
CR
Chantelle La Rose
1st Girl
KB
Kandiah Binns
2nd Girl
PMPauline Melville
Pauline Melville
Neighbour
SCSimon Cuff
Simon Cuff
Husband
JH
Joanna Hole
Neighbour

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Home Away from Home — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Home Away from Home?

Home Away from Home is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Home Away from Home on Netflix?

No, Home Away from Home is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Home Away from Home on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Home Away from Home isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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Home Away from Home is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.