Rhapsody in August(1991)
八月の狂詩曲
Tears. Laughter. Innocence. It was a summer of remembering.
Rhapsody in August 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, released on May 25, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Sachiko Murase, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Tomoko Otakara and Mieko Suzuki. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 158 ratings.
- Director:
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers:
- Kiyoko Murata, Akira Kurosawa, Ishirō Honda
- Producers:
- Hisao Kurosawa
- Cinematographer:
- Shoji Ueda
- Composer:
- Shinichiro Ikebe
- Production:
- Kurosawa Production, Shochiku, Sony PCL, IMAGICA
- Status:
- Released
Rhapsody in August (1991) Trailer
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Rhapsody in August Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sachiko Murase
as Kane (The Grandmother)
Hidetaka Yoshioka
as Tateo
Tomoko Otakara
as Tami
- Mieko Suzuki
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)
- Matsue Ono
Matsue Ono
- Kappei Matsumoto
Kappei Matsumoto
Key crew
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Kiyoko Murata, Akira Kurosawa and Ishirō Honda, produced by Hisao Kurosawa.
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Rhapsody in August Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 158 ratings.
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Rhapsody in August – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rhapsody in August online?
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Rhapsody in August (1991) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Rhapsody in August?
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The main cast of Rhapsody in August (1991) includes Sachiko Murase, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Tomoko Otakara, Mieko Suzuki and Mitsunori Isaki. The film was directed by Akira Kurosawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rhapsody in August released?
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Rhapsody in August was released on May 25, 1991 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Rhapsody in August worth watching?
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Rhapsody in August (1991) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 158 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rhapsody in August?
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