Rhapsody in August
Tears. Laughter. Innocence. It was a summer of remembering.
19911h 38m7.1(158 votes)
Drama
Synopsis
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.
Rhapsody in August (1991) is a drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa. It stars Sachiko Murase, Hidetaka Yoshioka, and Tomoko Otakara. The film runs for 1 hour 38 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 158 votes.
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Director
Cast
Sachiko Murase
Kane (The Grandmother)
Hidetaka Yoshioka
Tateo
Tomoko Otakara
Tami
Mieko Suzuki
Minako
Mitsunori Isaki
Shinjiro
Hisashi Igawa
Tadao
Toshie Negishi
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Who stars in Rhapsody in August?
Rhapsody in August stars Sachiko Murase, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Tomoko Otakara, and Mieko Suzuki, and was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is Rhapsody in August?
Rhapsody in August has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes.
When did Rhapsody in August come out?
Rhapsody in August was released in 1991.
What genre is Rhapsody in August?
Rhapsody in August is a drama film.
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Rhapsody in August holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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