Cast
Issei Miyazaki
as Gen
Kei Nakamura
as Masa Tadashi
Masaki Kouda
as Ryuuta
Kae Shimamura
as Mother
Kimi Aoyama
as Katsuko
Koichi Kitamura
as Giyo Katsushiro / Matsukichi Hirayama
Masato Yamamoto
as Donguri
Masumi Satou
as Katsuji Musubi
Michi Yamamoto
as Dongou
Takao Inoue
as Father
Takeshi Aono
as Teacher
Hiroshi Otake
as Policeman
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Madhouse • Tokyo Laboratory • Gen Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Barefoot Gen 2?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Barefoot Gen 2 (1986).
What is Barefoot Gen 2 about?▼
Three years after the Hiroshima bombing, a teenager helps a group of orphans to survive and find their new life.
Who directed Barefoot Gen 2?▼
Barefoot Gen 2 was directed by Toshio Hirata and released in 1986. It is a animation, drama, war film.
How long is Barefoot Gen 2?▼
Barefoot Gen 2 has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in Barefoot Gen 2?▼
The cast of Barefoot Gen 2 includes Issei Miyazaki as Gen, Kei Nakamura as Masa Tadashi, Masaki Kouda as Ryuuta, Kae Shimamura as Mother, Kimi Aoyama as Katsuko and more.
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