Love Song from Hiroshima
Hideyuki Tokigawa
2025, 102 min.
In Japanese with English subtitles.
In Hiroshima, two students give an odd American tourist a tour of their city. A prominent researcher investigates a mysterious light in Hiroshima’s night sky. A schoolboy dreams of a girl who takes him to Hiroshima of old. Mysterious stories from Hiroshima's past and present intersect and eventually become one. An old, long forgotten song for peace is heard once again.
Director's Statement
Hiroshima's history is one the world will never forget. But what often goes unnoticed is the quiet love that fills this land—an unspoken resilience woven into the daily lives of its people. It’s not just in the iconic landmarks like Peace Park; it's in the subtle moments, in places you might overlook, where the city whispers its prayers for peace. Today, Hiroshima welcomes travelers from around the globe. They come not just to witness a city that has rebuilt itself but to feel something deeper—something that connects Hiroshima’s past to the present conflicts in our world. I believe that’s why many
Category: Science Fiction.
Saturday, April 12
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