Barefoot Gen

Barefoot Gen

The bombing of Hiroshima as seen through the eyes of a young boy.

1983 · 83 min · ★ 7.6 · Animation, Drama, War, History

A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.

Directed by Mori Masaki · Written by Keiji Nakazawa

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