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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.
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atomic bomb
hydrogen bomb
long lost relative
grandmother
japanese american
nagasaki
mourning ritual
grandmother grandson relationship
grandmother granddaughter relationship
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Questions about Rhapsody in August
How long is Rhapsody in August?
Rhapsody in August has a runtime of 1h 38m (1 hour and 38 minutes).
Who directed Rhapsody in August?
Rhapsody in August was directed by Akira Kurosawa and released in 1991.
What genre is Rhapsody in August?
Rhapsody in August is a Drama film (1991).
Who stars in Rhapsody in August?
The cast of Rhapsody in August includes Sachiko Murase, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Tomoko Otakara, Mieko Suzuki, Mitsunori Isaki.
What is the TMDB rating for Rhapsody in August?
Rhapsody in August has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 154 votes.
