Barefoot Gen 2 poster

Barefoot Gen 2 (1986)

6.519861h 25mJA
AnimationDramaWar

Directed by Toshio Hirata

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

1h 25m

Language

JA

Release

June 14, 1986

Director

Toshio Hirata

Overview

Three years after the Hiroshima bombing, a teenager helps a group of orphans to survive and find their new life.

Cast

Issei Miyazaki

Issei Miyazaki

Gen

Kei Nakamura

Kei Nakamura

Masa Tadashi

Masaki Kouda

Masaki Kouda

Ryuuta

Kae Shimamura

Kae Shimamura

Mother

Kimi Aoyama

Kimi Aoyama

Katsuko

Koichi Kitamura

Koichi Kitamura

Giyo Katsushiro / Matsukichi Hirayama

Masato Yamamoto

Masato Yamamoto

Donguri

Masumi Satou

Masumi Satou

Katsuji Musubi

Michi Yamamoto

Michi Yamamoto

Dongou

Takao Inoue

Takao Inoue

Father

Takeshi Aono

Takeshi Aono

Teacher

Hiroshi Otake

Hiroshi Otake

Policeman

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Barefoot Gen 2 (1986), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Three years after the Hiroshima bombing, a teenager helps a group of orphans to survive and find their new life.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Barefoot Gen 2. 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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