Black Rain

Based On the book by Masuji Ibuse

Black Rain (黒い雨, Kuroi ame) is a 1989 Japanese drama film directed by Shōhei Imamura, based on the 1965 novel of the same name by Masuji Ibuse. The story centers on the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and its effect on a surviving family. Lead actress Yoshiko Tanaka, who plays Yasuko in the film, was widely recognized for her valuable performance in Black Rain. She won Best Actress at the 1989 Hochi Film Awards, as well as Best Lead Actress at the 13th Japan Academy Awards.

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Release date:

1989

Director:

Shohei Imamura

Cast:

Yoshiko Tanaka, Kazuo Kitamura, Etsuko Ichihara, Shoichi Ozawa, Keisuke Ishida

Genre:

Drama

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Year page:

1989 in adaptations