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Rhapsody in August

PG19911h 38mAkira Kurosawa
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 60%

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

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.

Drama
Atomic BombHydrogen BombLong Lost RelativeGrandmotherJapanese AmericanNagasaki, JapanMourning RitualGrandmother Grandson RelationshipGrandmother Granddaughter Relationship

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What is Rhapsody in August (1991) about?

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.

Who stars in Rhapsody in August?

Rhapsody in August stars Sachiko Murase (Kane (The Grandmother)), Hidetaka Yoshioka (Tateo), Tomoko Otakara (Tami), Mieko Suzuki (Minako), Mitsunori Isaki (Shinjiro). The film was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

How long is Rhapsody in August?

Rhapsody in August has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated PG.

Is Rhapsody in August worth watching?

Rhapsody in August holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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