A Boy Named Hiroshima
ヒロシマという名の少年
Synopsis
Thirty-eight years after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, a boy is born with only a single day to live. Named "Hiroshima," he sets out into the city in search of his mother and encounters a young girl... An independently produced short film created from the desire to let the boys who perished in the atomic bombing see their mothers one last time. By placing the boy in the past and the girl in the present, the film expresses this heartfelt wish.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshiya Sugata
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- ヒロシマという名の少年
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshiya Sugata
Tōru Takemitsu
Yoshiyuki Sugata
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshiya Sugata
Director
Yoshiyuki Sugata
Director of Photography
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Boy Named Hiroshima
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What is A Boy Named Hiroshima about?
Thirty-eight years after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, a boy is born with only a single day to live. Named "Hiroshima," he sets out into the city in search of his mother and encounters a young girl... An independently produced short film created from the desire to let the boys who perished in the atomic bombing see their mothers one last time. By placing the boy in the past and the girl in the present, the film expresses this heartfelt wish.
Who directed A Boy Named Hiroshima?
A Boy Named Hiroshima was directed by Yoshiya Sugata.
Who stars in A Boy Named Hiroshima?
The principal cast of A Boy Named Hiroshima includes Sayuri Yoshinaga, Tomie Fukuoka, Tomoko Mihara, Yōko Mihara, Manabu Nishimura.
When was A Boy Named Hiroshima released and how long is it?
A Boy Named Hiroshima was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for A Boy Named Hiroshima?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Boy Named Hiroshima was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.