Barefoot Gen poster

Barefoot Gen (1983)

"The bombing of Hiroshima as seen through the eyes of a young boy."

7.619831h 23mJA
AnimationDramaWarHistory

Directed by Mori Masaki

Rating

7.6/10

Runtime

1h 23m

Language

JA

Release

July 21, 1983

Director

Mori Masaki

Official Trailer

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Overview

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

Cast

Issei Miyazaki

Issei Miyazaki

Gen Nakaoka (voice)

Masaki Kouda

Masaki Kouda

Shinji Nakaoka (voice)

Seiko Nakano

Seiko Nakano

Eiko Nakaoka (voice)

Takao Inoue

Takao Inoue

Daikichi Nakaoka (voice)

Yoshie Shimamura

Yoshie Shimamura

Kimie Nakaoka (voice)

Takeshi Aono

Takeshi Aono

Hidezo (voice)

Katsuji Mori

Katsuji Mori

Seiji Yoshida (voice)

Taeko Nakanishi

Taeko Nakanishi

Hana (voice)

Tatsuya Jo

Tatsuya Jo

Narrator (voice)

Junji Nishimura

Junji Nishimura

Boku Pak (voice)

Koichi Kitamura

Koichi Kitamura

Landlord (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Barefoot Gen (1983), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Barefoot Gen. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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