Rhapsody in August
八月の狂詩曲
“Tears. Laughter. Innocence. It was a summer of remembering.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Rhapsody in August Official Trailer #1 - Saburo Kadowaki Movie (1991) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Sachiko Murase
Kane (The Grandmother)
Hidetaka Yoshioka
Tateo
Tomoko Otakara
Tami
Mieko Suzuki
Minako
Mitsunori Isaki
Shinjiro
Hisashi Igawa
Tadao
Toshie Negishi
Kane's daughter
Chōichirō Kawarasaki
Noboru
Narumi Kayashima
Machino
Richard Gere
Clark (Kane's Nephew)
Matsue Ono
Kappei Matsumoto
Yoshiko Maki
Noriko Honma
Mourner
Natsuyo Kawakami
Kumeko Otowa
Michio Kida
Shizuko Azuma
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Ishirō Honda, Akira Kurosawa
- Original Score
- Shinichiro Ikebe
- Original Title
- 八月の狂詩曲
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Kurosawa Production, Shochiku, Sony PCL, IMAGICA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akira Kurosawa
Ishirō Honda, Akira Kurosawa, Kiyoko Murata
Shinichiro Ikebe
Shoji Ueda, Takao Saitō
Akira Kurosawa
Toru Okuyama, Hisao Kurosawa
Department Leadership Roster
Akira Kurosawa
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Editor
Yoshirō Muraki
Production Design
Shoji Ueda
Director of Photography
Shinichiro Ikebe
Original Music Composer
Takao Saitō
Director of Photography
Kazuko Kurosawa
Costume Design
Ishirō Honda
Screenplay
Akira Kurosawa
Screenplay
Hisao Kurosawa
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhapsody in August
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What is Rhapsody in August about?
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.
Who directed Rhapsody in August?
Rhapsody in August was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Who stars in Rhapsody in August?
The principal cast of Rhapsody in August includes Sachiko Murase, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Tomoko Otakara, Mieko Suzuki, Mitsunori Isaki.
When was Rhapsody in August released and how long is it?
Rhapsody in August was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Rhapsody in August?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rhapsody in August was composed by Shinichiro Ikebe.
Is Rhapsody in August based on a book or true story?
Rhapsody in August is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kiyoko Murata".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rhapsody in August?
Rhapsody in August holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).