A Boy's Summer in 1945
美しい夏キリシマ
Synopsis
In the final days of World War II, a 15-year-old boy grappling with survivor's guilt watches a rural Japanese community quietly fracture under the heavy emotional tolls of war.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuo Kuroki
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazuo Kuroki, Masataka Matsuda
- Original Score
- Teizō Matsumura
- Original Title
- 美しい夏キリシマ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Rumble Fish
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuo Kuroki
Kazuo Kuroki, Masataka Matsuda
Teizō Matsumura
Masaki Tamura
Hirohide Abe
Takenori Sentô
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuo Kuroki
Writer
Kazuo Kuroki
Director
Masataka Matsuda
Writer
Teizō Matsumura
Original Music Composer
Toshihiro Isomi
Production Design
Hirohide Abe
Editor
Masaki Tamura
Director of Photography
Takenori Sentô
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Boy's Summer in 1945
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What is A Boy's Summer in 1945 about?
In the final days of World War II, a 15-year-old boy grappling with survivor's guilt watches a rural Japanese community quietly fracture under the heavy emotional tolls of war.
Who directed A Boy's Summer in 1945?
A Boy's Summer in 1945 was directed by Kazuo Kuroki.
Who stars in A Boy's Summer in 1945?
The principal cast of A Boy's Summer in 1945 includes Tasuku Emoto, Yoshio Harada, Tokie Hidari, Wakaba Irie, Eri Ishida.
When was A Boy's Summer in 1945 released and how long is it?
A Boy's Summer in 1945 was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for A Boy's Summer in 1945?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Boy's Summer in 1945 was composed by Teizō Matsumura.