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Japanese Film Hachigatsu no Mori Opens, Starring Karasu-maru Setsuko as Woman Who Lost Her Memories in the Tokyo Air Raids
The Japanese film Hachigatsu no Mori (Forest of August) has opened in theaters, starring veteran actress Karasu-maru Setsuko in the lead role. The film follows a woman who lost her memories of life before the Tokyo air raids, depicting her final days. Comedian Murata of the duo Torosamon also appears in the cast.
First seen May 21 ago2 sources covering
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Owarai Natalie focused on Murata's casting as its news hook, while Eiga Natalie led with Karasu-maru Setsuko's starring role and the film's theatrical release.
What we know
- Hachigatsu no Mori is now showing in Japanese theaters
- Karasu-maru Setsuko stars as the lead, a woman whose memories prior to the Tokyo air raids were lost
- The story centers on the protagonist's final chapter of life, set against the backdrop of wartime trauma
- Murata from comedy duo Torosamon has a supporting role in the film
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