Rhapsody in August(1991)
“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.
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Studio
Kurosawa Production
Cast
Sachiko Murase
as Kane (The Grandmother)
Hidetaka Yoshioka
as Tateo
Tomoko Otakara
as Tami
Mieko Suzuki
as Minako
Mitsunori Isaki
as Shinjiro
Hisashi Igawa
as Tadao
Toshie Negishi
as Kane's daughter
Chōichirō Kawarasaki
as Noboru
Narumi Kayashima
as Machino
Richard Gere
as Clark (Kane's Nephew)
Matsue Ono
as
Kappei Matsumoto
as
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
Kurosawa Production • Shochiku • Sony PCL
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Where can I watch Rhapsody in August?▼
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What is Rhapsody in August 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 directed Rhapsody in August?▼
Rhapsody in August was directed by Akira Kurosawa and released in 1991. It is a drama film.
How long is Rhapsody in August?▼
Rhapsody in August has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Rhapsody in August?▼
The cast of Rhapsody in August includes Sachiko Murase as Kane (The Grandmother), Hidetaka Yoshioka as Tateo, Tomoko Otakara as Tami, Mieko Suzuki as Minako, Mitsunori Isaki as Shinjiro and more.
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