The Heart of Hiroshima (1966)
Original title: 愛と死の記憶
The Heart of Hiroshima is a 1966 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, with a running time of 1h 32m. It stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Tetsuya Watari and Akira Nakao.
One morning, Kazue is nearly knocked over by a motorbike in front of an instrument store, breaking all the records that she was carrying. The two connect instantly and begin seeing each other every day. However, Iwai, Yukio’s foster parent, is concerned - Yukio had been exposed to the atomic bomb when he was four years old and had been showing symptoms of atomic radiation, hospitalizing him in the Genbaku Atomic Bomb Survivor’s Hospital. Unfortunately, nobody knows when the symptoms may return. When Yukio passes out from anemia during work, he decides to part with Kazue. A couple of days later, Yukio tells her of his destiny at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, but Kazue passionately encourages him.
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What is The Heart of Hiroshima about?
One morning, Kazue is nearly knocked over by a motorbike in front of an instrument store, breaking all the records that she was carrying. The two connect instantly and begin seeing each other every day. However, Iwai, Yukio’s foster parent, is concerned - Yukio had been exposed to the atomic bomb when he was four years old and had been showing symptoms of atomic radiation, hospitalizing him in the Genbaku Atomic Bomb Survivor’s Hospital. Unfortunately, nobody knows when the symptoms may return. When Yukio passes out from anemia during work, he decides to part with Kazue. A couple of days later, Yukio tells her of his destiny at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, but Kazue passionately encourages him.
When was The Heart of Hiroshima released?
The Heart of Hiroshima was released on 17 September 1966.
How long is The Heart of Hiroshima?
The Heart of Hiroshima runs 1h 32m.
Who made The Heart of Hiroshima?
The Heart of Hiroshima was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.