Hiroshima 28
廣島廿八
Synopsis
Filmed on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, Hiroshima 28 was the first all-Hong Kong crew to make a feature in Japan. Lung Kong anchors a bittersweet melodrama in the historical milieu in the months following the horrific events of August 6, 1945. Josephine Siao—a star whose career had become synonymous with the filmmaker’s work over the past decade—plays a young tour guide to a Hong Kong reporter researching the tragic effects of the atom bomb, their journey forming an odyssey through the city’s ruins.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Lung Kong
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Lung Kong, Chun Meng
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 廣島廿八
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Eng Wah & Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Lung Kong
Patrick Lung Kong, Chun Meng
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Dick Koo
Patrick Lung Kong, Wong Yee-Shun
Goh Eng Wah, Lee Kia In
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Lung Kong
Director
Goh Eng Wah
Producer
Dick Koo
Director of Photography
Patrick Lung Kong
Editor
Wong Yee-Shun
Editor
Chun Meng
Costume Design
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
Patrick Lung Kong
Screenplay
Chun Meng
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiroshima 28
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What is Hiroshima 28 about?
Filmed on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, Hiroshima 28 was the first all-Hong Kong crew to make a feature in Japan. Lung Kong anchors a bittersweet melodrama in the historical milieu in the months following the horrific events of August 6, 1945. Josephine Siao—a star whose career had become synonymous with the filmmaker’s work over the past decade—plays a young tour guide to a Hong Kong reporter researching the tragic effects of the atom bomb, their journey forming an odyssey through the city’s ruins.
Who directed Hiroshima 28?
Hiroshima 28 was directed by Patrick Lung Kong.
Who stars in Hiroshima 28?
The principal cast of Hiroshima 28 includes Josephine Siao, Charlie Chin Chiang-Lin, Lisa Chiao Chiao, Guan Shan, Maggie Lee.
When was Hiroshima 28 released and how long is it?
Hiroshima 28 was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Hiroshima 28?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hiroshima 28 was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.