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Rhapsody in August

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Rhapsody in August (1993)

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Reviews Counted: 9

Fresh: 8

Rotten:1

Average Rating: 7.1/10

Runtime: 1 hr 38 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Synopsis: In this moving and thought-provoking film from Akira Kurosawa, four Japanese youngsters begin a voyage of discovery when their parents leave for Hawaii and leave them with their grandmother, Kane. The elderly woman has never forgotten... In this moving and thought-provoking film from Akira Kurosawa, four Japanese youngsters begin a voyage of discovery when their parents leave for Hawaii and leave them with their grandmother, Kane. The elderly woman has never forgotten the horrors caused by the bombing of Nagasaki during World War II, and tells her grandchildren whatever she remembers about it. Most prominent among her haunting memories remains the death of her husband. Although she has never forgiven America for the bombing, her views -- as well as those of the entire family -- get put to the test when her Japanese-American nephew visits them. [More]

Starring: Richard Gere

Starring: Richard Gere

Director: Akira Kurosawa

Director: Akira Kurosawa

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As alive and character driven as K-san's films from the 50s. Not sure about that ending though!
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[indent]Rhapsody In August Akira Kurosawa’s 1991 film, “Rhapsody In August” is Kurosawa’s film about four Japanese... More
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This film by Akira Kurosawa is pretty interesting and it shows that some japanese are actually still afraid of the... More
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Acting - Oscar worthy performances this is not. And Richard Gere speaking Japanese does not help. I'm giving this a very... More
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