Hiroshima Maiden (1988)

Emotional scars are always the last to heal.

Hiroshima Maiden (1988) poster

"You have to think about whether they're really your friends," Johnny's dad says when Johnny talks to him about the grief his pals have been giving him lately. The other boys haven't exactly tried to understand why Dad opened up his family's home to Miyeko, a survivor of the Hiroshima Atomic bomb. Although she is only in America a short time to have surgery on her badly scarred face and arm, her visit reveals just how many ignorant and intolerant attitudes still exist 10 years after the war's end. But Johnny, who also resents Miyeko at first, becomes one of her fiercest defenders after he makes the effort to look past her outward appearance. Only then can the scars begin to heal.

Director: Joan Darling
Genre: Family, Drama
Runtime: 53 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

japan, atomic bomb

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hiroshima Maiden about?
"You have to think about whether they're really your friends," Johnny's dad says when Johnny talks to him about the grief his pals have been giving him lately. The other boys haven't exactly tried to understand why Dad opened up his family's home to Miyeko, a survivor of the Hiroshima Atomic bomb. Although she is only in America a short time to have surgery on her badly scarred face and arm, her visit reveals just how many ignorant and intolerant attitudes still exist 10 years after the war's end. But Johnny, who also resents Miyeko at first, becomes one of her fiercest defenders after he makes the effort to look past her outward appearance. Only then can the scars begin to heal.
Who directed Hiroshima Maiden?
Hiroshima Maiden was directed by Joan Darling.
Who stars in Hiroshima Maiden?
Hiroshima Maiden stars Susan Blakely, Tamlyn Tomita, Stephen Dorff, Richard Masur, Christopher Masterson, Kenny Morrison.
How long is Hiroshima Maiden?
Hiroshima Maiden has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Hiroshima Maiden?
Hiroshima Maiden is a Family, Drama film.
Where was Hiroshima Maiden produced?
Hiroshima Maiden was produced in United States of America.