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Rhapsody in August

Film · 1991

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.

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01

The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Akira Kurosawadirector · writer · editor
  2. Ishirō Hondawriter
  3. Toru Okuyamaexecutive producer
  4. Shoji Uedacinematographer
  5. Shinichiro Ikebecomposer
  6. Takao Saitōcinematographer
  7. Hisao Kurosawaproducer
  8. Yoshirō Murakiproduction designer

On screen

  1. Sachiko Muraselead actor
  2. Tomoko Otakaralead actor
  3. Mieko Suzukilead actor
  4. Hidetaka Yoshiokalead actor
  5. Narumi Kayashimasupporting actor
  6. Chōichirō Kawarasakisupporting actor
  7. Matsue Onosupporting actor
  8. Mitsunori Isakisupporting actor
  9. Toshie Negishisupporting actor
  10. Hisashi Igawasupporting actor
  11. Richard Geresupporting actor
  12. Natsuyo Kawakamiguest actor
  13. Wasuke Izumiguest actor
  14. Goichi Nagataniguest actor
  15. Hiroko Makiguest actor
  16. Michio Kidaguest actor
  17. Yoshie Kihiraguest actor
  18. Setsuko Kawaguchiguest actor
  19. Torauemon Utazawaguest actor
  20. Yoshiko Makiguest actor
  21. Yukie Shimuraguest actor
  22. Kappei Matsumotoguest actor
  23. Motohiro Torikiguest actor
  24. Saburô Kadowakiguest actor
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Across the whole team

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  1. Madadayo1993 · FilmExceptional· 13 shared
  2. Dreams1990 · FilmExceptional· 22 shared
  3. After the Rain2000 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
04

From the people who made Rhapsody in August

81
  1. Kagemusha1980 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  2. Ran1985 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  3. Sanjuro1962 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  4. High and Low1963 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  5. Red Beard1965 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  6. Making of 'Dreams'1990 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  7. Yojimbo1961 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  8. Rashomon1950 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  9. The Lower Depths1957 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. The Idiot1951 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. The Hidden Fortress1958 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  12. Sanshiro Sugata1943 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Seven Samurai1954 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  14. Ikiru1952 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  15. Throne of Blood1957 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  16. Dodes'ka-den1970 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  17. Stray Dog1949 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  18. No Regrets for Our Youth1946 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. The Bad Sleep Well1960 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  20. Legacy of the 500,0001963 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  21. I Live in Fear1955 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  22. One Wonderful Sunday1947 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  23. Scandal1950 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Drunken Angel1948 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  25. Sanshiro Sugata1965 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. Destroy All Monsters1968 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. Vendetta of a Samurai1952 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  28. The Quiet Duel1949 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail1952 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Seven Samurai'2002 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  31. My Wonderful Yellow Car1953 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. Dersu Uzala1975 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. Sword for Hire1952 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  34. Snow Trail1947 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  35. Vanished Enlisted Man1955 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  36. The Magnificent Seven Ride!1972 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. Ikiru2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  38. Beyond Love and Hate1951 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  39. Return of the Seven1966 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  40. Mothra1961 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  41. Mothra vs. Godzilla1964 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  42. Godzilla1954 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
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  44. Terror of Mechagodzilla1975 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  45. Last Man Standing1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  46. All Monsters Attack1969 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  47. King Kong Escapes1967 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  48. The War of the Gargantuas1966 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  49. Jakoman and Tetsu1949 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  50. Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo1970 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  51. Play of the Week: Rashomon1960 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  52. Invasion of Astro-Monster1965 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  53. Advance Patrol1957 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  54. Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster1964 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  55. The Last Princess2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  56. Rodan1956 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  57. Stray Dog1973 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  58. The Outrage1964 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  59. King Kong vs. Godzilla1962 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  60. The Magnificent Seven2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  61. Saga of the Vagabonds1959 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  62. Matango1963 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  63. The Magnificent Seven1960 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  64. Battle Beyond the Stars1980 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  65. Runaway Train1985 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  66. Godzilla, King of the Monsters!1956 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  67. Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Ikiru'2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  68. Four Love Stories1947 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  69. Tsubaki Sanjuro2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  70. Highest 2 Lowest2025 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  71. King Kong vs. Godzilla1963 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  72. Living2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  73. A Fistful of Dollars1964 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  74. Godzilla vs. Mothra1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  75. Kurosawa's Way2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  76. Future Boy Conan: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection1984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  77. Vengeance Is Mine1979 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  78. The Eel1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  79. The Ballad of Narayama1983 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  80. Future Boy Conan1978 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  81. Samurai Rebellion1967 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
05

Through the cast

66
  1. The Place Promised in Our Early DaysHidetaka Yoshioka2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  2. Fukushima 50Hidetaka Yoshioka2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  3. The Hidden BladeHidetaka Yoshioka2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  4. SommersbyRichard Gere1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  5. Godzilla Minus OneHidetaka Yoshioka2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  6. PitfallHisashi Igawa1962 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  7. 100 Yen LoveToshie Negishi2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  8. Mr. JonesRichard Gere1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  9. The BenefactorRichard Gere2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  10. Final AnalysisRichard Gere1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  11. American GigoloRichard Gere1980 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  12. The Second Best Exotic Marigold HotelRichard Gere2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  13. Howl's Moving CastleMitsunori Isaki2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  14. Time Out of MindRichard Gere2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  15. An Officer and a GentlemanRichard Gere1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  16. Pretty WomanRichard Gere1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. The DoubleRichard Gere2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. Red CornerRichard Gere1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. Primal FearRichard Gere1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. No MercyRichard Gere1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. The HoaxRichard Gere2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. Dr. T & the WomenRichard Gere2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. Autumn in New YorkRichard Gere2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. The Cotton ClubRichard Gere1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. BreathlessRichard Gere1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. The DinnerRichard Gere2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Days of HeavenRichard Gere1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Nights in RodantheRichard Gere2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. Internal AffairsRichard Gere1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. IntersectionRichard Gere1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. The Mothman PropheciesRichard Gere2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. Bee SeasonRichard Gere2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. Runaway BrideRichard Gere1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. The Hunting PartyRichard Gere2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. First KnightRichard Gere1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. The JackalRichard Gere1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. Hachi: A Dog's TaleRichard Gere2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Maybe I DoRichard Gere2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. ImprintToshie Negishi2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Bullet BalletHisashi Igawa1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. Boiling PointHisashi Igawa1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York FixerRichard Gere2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. Brooklyn's FinestRichard Gere2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. Three ChristsRichard Gere2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. UnfaithfulRichard Gere2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. AuditionToshie Negishi2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. I'm Not ThereRichard Gere2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. HarakiriHisashi Igawa1962 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. ArbitrageRichard Gere2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. Shall We Dance?Richard Gere2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. AmeliaRichard Gere2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. The Face of AnotherHisashi Igawa1966 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. ChicagoRichard Gere2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. Hana & AliceHidetaka Yoshioka2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. The FlockRichard Gere2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. The Third MurderToshie Negishi2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. 2LDKEiko Koike2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. When Marnie Was ThereToshie Negishi2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. Looking for Mr. GoodbarRichard Gere1977 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. Call Me ChihiroToshie Negishi2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Oh, CanadaRichard Gere2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. The AgencyRichard Gere2024 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  63. And the Band Played OnRichard Gere1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. Tetsuo II: Body HammerTorauemon Utazawa1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. KwaidanKappei Matsumoto1965 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. Legal HighEiko Koike2012 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared

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