Official movie poster for Children of Hiroshima (1952), a drama war film

Children of Hiroshima(1952)

原爆の子

7.1(43)1h 37m1952-08-06
DramaWar

Children of Hiroshima Synopsis

Shows the devastation caused by the atomic bomb, and by use of a fictional storyline, portrays the struggle of the ordinary Japanese people in dealing with the aftermath.

Children of Hiroshima (1952) is a drama and war film directed by Kaneto Shindō, released on August 6, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Nobuko Otowa, Osamu Takizawa, Masao Shimizu and Jūkichi Uno. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 43 ratings.

Director:
Kaneto Shindō
Writers:
Kaneto Shindō
Cinematographer:
Takeo Itō
Composer:
Akira Ifukube
Production:
Mingei Theatre Company, Kindai Eiga Kyokai
Status:
Released

Children of Hiroshima Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 43 ratings.

CinemaSerf

7/10

It's been six years since teacher "Takako Ishiwaka" (Nobuko Otowa) lost her parents in the Hiroshima blast and she is now planning on returning to the city to visit friends and to remember her family. On arrival, she stays with "Natsue Morikawa" (Miwa Saitô) who has been rendered infertile by the toxic after-effects of the explosion. This is where this emotionally heart-rending story starts. She explores what's…

Reviewed on May 5, 2024

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Children of Hiroshima – Frequently Asked Questions

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Who stars in Children of Hiroshima?

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The main cast of Children of Hiroshima (1952) includes Nobuko Otowa, Osamu Takizawa, Masao Shimizu, Jūkichi Uno and Akira Yamanouchi. The film was directed by Kaneto Shindō. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Children of Hiroshima released?

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Children of Hiroshima was released on August 6, 1952 and runs for 1h 37m.

Is Children of Hiroshima worth watching?

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Children of Hiroshima (1952) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.