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Hiroshima 28

Hiroshima 28

Apr 11, 1974 · 1h 38m

Rated 7 out of 10

Director

Patrick Lung Kong

Overview

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.

About Hiroshima 28

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…

When was Hiroshima 28 released?

Hiroshima 28 was released on April 11, 1974.

How long is Hiroshima 28?

Hiroshima 28 runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who directed Hiroshima 28?

Hiroshima 28 was directed by Patrick Lung Kong.

Who is in the cast of Hiroshima 28?

The cast of Hiroshima 28 includes Josephine Siao (Imai Yoshiko), Charlie Chin Chiang-Lin (Kimura Makimune), Lisa Chiao Chiao (Imai wife (Yu Fen)), Guan Shan (Imai Eisaku) and Maggie Lee (Imai Kyoko).

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