Rhapsody in August
Director: Akira Kurosawa
"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.
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Cast
Sachiko Murase
Kane (The Grandmother)
Hidetaka Yoshioka
Tateo
Tomoko Otakara
Tami
Mieko Suzuki
Minako
Mitsunori Isaki
Shinjiro
Hisashi Igawa
Tadao
Toshie Negishi
Kane's daughter
Chōichirō Kawarasaki
Noboru
Narumi Kayashima
Machino
Richard Gere
Clark (Kane's Nephew)
Matsue Ono
Kappei Matsumoto
In brief
Rhapsody in August (1991) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 160 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 38min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is Rhapsody in August?
Rhapsody in August runs 98 minutes (1h 38min).
What rating does Rhapsody in August have?
Rhapsody in August has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 160 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Rhapsody in August from?
Rhapsody in August was released in 1991.
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