Based on the graphic novel by Nakazawa Keiji. First film originally released as a motion picture in Japan in 1983; the second film originally released as a motion picture in Japan in 1986. Voices: Issei Miyazaki, Mashaki Kōda, Seiko Nakano, Takao Inoue (Barefoot Gen); Issei Miyazaki, Masaki Kōda, Kei Nakamura, Takami Aoyama (Barefoot Gen 2). Special features: About the author; photo gallery.
Summary:
The bombing of Hiroshima as seen through the eyes of an elementary student living in Japan during WWII. Includes 2 movies.
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