Rhapsody in August

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Tears. Laughter. Innocence. It was a summer of remembering.

Released May 25, 1991

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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.

Runtime

1h 38m


Origin Country

Japan


Original Language

Japanese


Original Title

八月の狂詩曲


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Japan

Spoken Languages

  • 日本語 (Japanese)

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    Kurosawa Production

    Japan

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    Shochiku

    Japan

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    TOHO Studios

    Japan

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    Sony PCL

    Japan

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