Children of Nagasaki (1983) is a poignant film inspired by the life and work of surgeon Takashi Nagai, who succumbed to radiation sickness in 1951 after enduring the atomic bomb explosion in Nagasaki. The narrative unfolds through the recollections of Nagai's son, who reflects on his past while en route home from a conference. The story delves into how Nagai, already battling leukemia and the effects of radiation, dedicated himself to treating radiation victims. It also highlights the tragic loss of his mother, leaving the children under the care of their grandmother. Nagai's son pursues a career in journalism, covering conflicts worldwide, and finds solace in the fact that atomic weapons have not been used again. While some critics might argue that the film focuses excessively on the Japanese people's suffering, the sheer scale of their ordeal is often beyond comprehension. A more nuanced critique could address the film's omission of Japan's treatment of radiation victims, many of whom faced ostracism due to societal ignorance and prejudice, leading to a cycle of stigma and health issues affecting subsequent generations.
Children of Nagasaki (1983)
1983 · Movie · 128 min. · Japan
Credits
Direction Keisuke Kinoshita
Cast Go Kato · Yukiyo Toake · Chikage Awashima · Masatomo Nakabayashi · Megumi Asaoka · Takeshi Katô · Shinobu Otake
Soundtrack Chuji Kinoshita
Screenplay Keisuke Kinoshita · Taichi Yamada · Kazuo Yoshida · Takashi Nagai
Cinematography Kôzô Okazaki
Technical sheet
Title Children of Nagasaki
Original title Kono ko wo nokoshite
Year 1983
Type Movie
Length 128 min.
Country Japan
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