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Rhapsody in August(1991)

G05/25/1991 (JP)Drama1h 38m
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Tears. Laughter. Innocence. It was a summer of remembering.

Overview

An elderly Nagasaki hibakusha spends a summer caring for her four grandchildren, whose curiosity about the 1945 bombing stirs buried memories and moral questions. When an American nephew from Hawaii visits, the family confronts grief, guilt, and the possibility of reconciliation across generations.

Movie Cast

Sachiko Murase photo

Sachiko Murase

Kane (The Grandmother)

Toshie Negishi photo

Toshie Negishi

Kane's daughter

Richard Gere photo

Richard Gere

Clark (Kane's Nephew)

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyKurosawa Production

Original LanguageJapanese

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