A Letter from Hiroshima (2006)

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A Letter from Hiroshima explores themes of apology and remembrance. Suwa sends a letter to a Korean actress (Kim Ho-jung) he has worked with in the past requesting her assistance to write and direct a film about Hiroshima. Ho-jung arrives at her hotel and is told to explore the city and wait for Suwa. Initially confused, Ho-Jung soon finds the city mesmerizing and spends days learning about the tragic bombing and the effects that are still felt in the city today. With sparse dialogue and just a handful of characters, Suwa uses black and white images of Hiroshima to convey the scope of the tragedy. In one particularly poignant moment, the voice of a mother is heard lamenting the fact that she had scolded her daughter the day of the bombing. We next see Ho-jung crying in her hotel room, ignoring the ringing phone.

Director: Nobuhiro Suwa
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 36 min
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Production: Kirishima 1945
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Letter from Hiroshima about?
A Letter from Hiroshima explores themes of apology and remembrance. Suwa sends a letter to a Korean actress (Kim Ho-jung) he has worked with in the past requesting her assistance to write and direct a film about Hiroshima. Ho-jung arrives at her hotel and is told to explore the city and wait for Suwa. Initially confused, Ho-Jung soon finds the city mesmerizing and spends days learning about the tragic bombing and the effects that are still felt in the city today. With sparse dialogue and just a handful of characters, Suwa uses black and white images of Hiroshima to convey the scope of the tragedy. In one particularly poignant moment, the voice of a mother is heard lamenting the fact that she had scolded her daughter the day of the bombing. We next see Ho-jung crying in her hotel room, ignoring the ringing phone.
Who directed A Letter from Hiroshima?
A Letter from Hiroshima was directed by Nobuhiro Suwa.
Who stars in A Letter from Hiroshima?
A Letter from Hiroshima stars Kim Ho-jung.
How long is A Letter from Hiroshima?
A Letter from Hiroshima has a runtime of 36m (36 minutes).
What genre is A Letter from Hiroshima?
A Letter from Hiroshima is a Documentary film.
Where was A Letter from Hiroshima produced?
A Letter from Hiroshima was produced in Japan.