Historical fiction about the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, on 6 August 1945, and its effects on various civilians, especially children, of that city.
Direction
Sekigawa's unblinking eye refuses spectacle, demands witness.
Acting
Child performers who'll destroy your soul. No Hollywood polish.
Editing
Newsreel integration that blurs documentary and drama.
Director
Hideo Sekigawa
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released just 8 years after the bombing, this was made while survivors still couldn't speak publicly about their trauma due to stigma.
The U.S. occupation banned Japanese films showing bomb damage until 1952—Sekigawa rushed this into production the moment censorship lifted.
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