Rhapsody in August
Original title: 八月の狂詩曲
“Tears. Laughter. Innocence. It was a summer of remembering.”
7.2/ 10IMDb7.2155
19911h 38mPG
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers
- Kiyoko Murata, Ishirō Honda, Akira Kurosawa
- Producers
- Toru Okuyama, Hisao Kurosawa
- Production
- Kurosawa Production, Shochiku, Sony PCL, IMAGICA
Frequently asked questions
What is Rhapsody in August rated?
Rhapsody in August has an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 155 votes.
Who directed Rhapsody in August?
Rhapsody in August was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
When was Rhapsody in August released?
Rhapsody in August was released in 1991.
