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Barefoot Gen 2 (1986) is a drama set in a post-apocalyptic world where a teenager struggles to survive after the devastation of a nuclear holocaust. The story explores themes of loss, resilience, and the consequences of war. The protagonist, Gen, faces the horrors of war aftermath, including starvation, radiation sickness, and the death of loved ones. As he navigates through the ruins of Hiroshima, he encounters homelessness, child abuse, and American war crimes. Despite the hardships, Gen remains determined to rebuild his life and find hope in the midst of despair.

On the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Akihiro, a native Japanese filmmaker living in Paris, travels to Japan to interview survivors for a documentary commemorating the victims of the attack. Deeply moved by the interviews, he decides to take a break to wander through the city during which he meets Michiko, a merry, enigmatic young woman. Michiko takes him for a joyful and improvised journey from the city towards the sea where the horrors of the past are mingled with the simplicity of the present.