Barefoot Gen (1983)

Name: Barefoot Gen
Genre: Animation, Drama, War, History
Released: 1983
Duration: 83 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Issei Miyazaki, Masaki Kouda, Seiko Nakano, Takao Inoue, Yoshie Shimamura

1h 23m Japan

Animation Drama War History

Plot

Barefoot Gen tells the harrowing tale of a young boy navigating life in Hiroshima before and after the devastating atomic bomb. As Gen faces the horrors of war, he grapples with loss, survival, and the struggle to find hope in a shattered world. This poignant portrayal highlights not only the personal impact of the bombing on Gen and his family but also reflects the broader suffering endured by the Japanese people. Through resilience and the quest for peace, the film captures the human spirit's capacity to endure amidst unimaginable tragedy.

Cast

Issei Miyazaki Masaki Kouda Seiko Nakano Takao Inoue Yoshie Shimamura Takeshi Aono Katsuji Mori Taeko Nakanishi Tatsuya Jo Junji Nishimura Koichi Kitamura