Rhapsody in August
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: 八月の狂詩曲
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1991-05-25
- Runtime: 98 minutes
- Rating: 7.2/10 (144 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Kurosawa Production, Shochiku
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.8649
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew
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)
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Trailers & Clips
Rhapsody in August Official Trailer #1 - Saburo Kadowaki Movie (1991) HD
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What is Rhapsody in August?▼
Rhapsody in August is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1991-05-25.
Who are the main actors in Rhapsody in August?▼
The main cast includes Sachiko Murase, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Tomoko Otakara, Mieko Suzuki, Mitsunori Isaki, .
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Is Rhapsody in August based on a true story?▼
Tears. Laughter. Innocence. It was a summer of remembering.
What is the IMDb rating of Rhapsody in August?▼
Rhapsody in August has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 144 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Rhapsody in August?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Rhapsody in August?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Kurosawa Production, Shochiku. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
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Rhapsody in August was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
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The total runtime of Rhapsody in August is 98 minutes.
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