Story
On her journey home for the Spring Festival, Yuanyuan falls asleep and finds herself back in her childhood hometown—a small town in southern China in 2003. At the age of seven, she was sent back to live and study there, becoming one of the many "left-behind children" whose parents had left to work far from home.
The cicadas, shady lanes, drifting cooking smoke, and endless fields of her memories come back to life. Here, you'll encounter water buffaloes on the way home from school, intimidating village dogs, snacks from the local corner store, long summer afternoons, and a group of friends who will shape Yuanyuan's childhood.
Through exploration, conversations, and nostalgic mini-games, accompany Yuanyuan through an ordinary yet unforgettable childhood. Watch as she overcomes her fears and loneliness, gradually finding a sense of belonging in her hometown.
As the years pass, the little girl who once waited for her parents to return home grows up. And when she eventually leaves her hometown once again, she finally understands the farewells that once seemed impossible to comprehend.
《Dream of Homeland》 is a story-driven narrative adventure about growing up, companionship, and nostalgia. Return to a small Chinese town at the turn of the millennium and rediscover memories of childhood, home, and parting.
Features
Return to a Southern Chinese Town in the Early 2000s
Explore a vibrant small-town setting filled with the sights and sounds of a bygone era. Walk beneath shady trees, wander small-town streets, and relive childhood memories carried on the sound of summer cicadas.
Experience the Story of a Left-Behind Child
See the world through Yuanyuan's eyes as she navigates family, friendship, loneliness, companionship, and parting. Witness her journey from uncertainty and longing for her parents to gradually adapting to life in her hometown.
Nostalgic Mini-Games and Childhood Activities
Play marbles, throw roof tiles, make calls to old hotline numbers, and take part in a variety of activities inspired by childhood in early-2000s China.
Imaginative Side-Scrolling Adventure Stages
At key moments in the story, enter imaginative platforming sequences that explore Yuanyuan's inner world. Face academic pressure, uncertainty about the future, and the dreams hidden deep within her heart.
An ordinary yet real journey of growing up
There are no world-saving heroes here—only the ordinary moments that many people once lived through. Through laughter and farewells, rediscover memories of home, family, friendship, and growing up.