Search results
Rhapsody in August (八月の狂詩曲, Hachigatsu no rapusodī or Hachigatsu no kyōshikyoku) is a 1991 Japanese film by Akira Kurosawa based on the novel Nabe no naka by Kiyoko Murata. The story centers on an elderly hibakusha, who lost her husband in the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki, caring for her four grandchildren over the summer.
Dec 20, 1991 · Rhapsody in August: Directed by Akira Kurosawa. With Sachiko Murase, Hisashi Igawa, Narumi Kayashima, Tomoko Ôtakara. Three generations' responses to the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.
- (7.6K)
- Drama, War
- Akira Kurosawa
- 1991-12-20
Feb 21, 1992 · The movie takes place during one summer in the life of a very old woman (Sachiko Murase) whose husband was killed by the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki. Her children and grandchildren have come to visit her, and there are reports from the deathbed of her brother, who immigrated to Hawaii many years before, prospered, and took an American wife ...
Rhapsody in August. Almost 50 years after the American nuclear attack on Nagasaki during World War II, the horrific incident still shapes the life of Kane (Sachiko Murase), an elderly woman who...
- (15)
- Akira Kurosawa
- PG
- Richard Gere
Oct 5, 2012 · About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright ...
- 3 min
- 64.4K
- Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
The story centers on an elderly hibakusha, who lost her husband in the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki (between 60 thousand and 80 thousand human beings in Nagasaki), caring for her four grandchildren over the summer.
People also ask
Is Rhapsody in August based on a true story?
What is Rhapsody in August about?
Is 'Rhapsody in August' a good movie?
What is the Spanish language plot outline for Rhapsody in August?
Is Rhapsody in August streaming? Find out where to watch online amongst 45+ services including Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video.
- 98 min