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A Boy Named Hiroshima

A Boy Named Hiroshima

Apr 10, 1987 · 45m

Director

Yoshiya Sugata

Overview

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.

About A Boy Named Hiroshima

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…

When was A Boy Named Hiroshima released?

A Boy Named Hiroshima was released on April 10, 1987.

How long is A Boy Named Hiroshima?

A Boy Named Hiroshima runs 45 minutes.

Who directed A Boy Named Hiroshima?

A Boy Named Hiroshima was directed by Yoshiya Sugata.

Who is in the cast of A Boy Named Hiroshima?

The cast of A Boy Named Hiroshima includes Sayuri Yoshinaga (Narration), Tomie Fukuoka, Tomoko Mihara, Yōko Mihara and Manabu Nishimura.

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