Barefoot Gen

Barefoot Gen

1983 · 83 min · JA · 7.4 (170 votes)
Dir. Mori Masaki · Starring Issei Miyazaki, Masaki Kouda, Seiko Nakano, Takao Inoue, Yoshie Shimamura, Takeshi Aono · Music Kentaro Haneda · Barefoot Gen (Animated) Collection

The Bombing Of Hiroshima As Seen Through The Eyes Of A Boy.

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A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.

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A harrowing, yet ultimately life-affirming look at the devastating impact of war. It's a deeply emotional journey through unimaginable tragedy, focusing on the enduring spirit of a young boy and his community amidst the ruins of Hiroshima.

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