Black Rain (1989 Japanese film)
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| Directed by | Shōhei Imamura |
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| Based on | Black Rain by Masuji Ibuse |
| Produced by | Hisashi Iino |
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| Cinematography | Takashi Kawamata |
| Edited by | Hajime Okayasu |
| Music by | Tōru Takemitsu |
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| Distributed by | Toei |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
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.