A story of an atomic bomb survivor

Written by Mithun B.

The collected illustrations by survivors of the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, particularly those by vividly depict the harrowing experiences of individuals who were in close proximity to the hypocenter. Takakura's poignant drawings include a depiction of a woman desperately trying to drink black rain due to extreme thirst and another showing a hand emitting blue flames. Despite the horrors she witnessed at just 19 years old, Takakura's story surprisingly reveals a glimmer of hope as she experienced a rare moment of affection from her father, offering a small sense of happiness amid the unspeakable tragedy.

The collected illustrations by survivors of the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, particularly those by Akiko Takakura, vividly depict the harrowing experiences of individuals who were in close proximity to the hypocenter. Takakura's poignant drawings include a depiction of a woman desperately trying to drink black rain due to extreme thirst and another showing a hand emitting blue flames. Despite the horrors she witnessed at just 19 years old, Takakura's story surprisingly reveals a glimmer of hope as she experienced a rare moment of affection from her father, offering a small sense of happiness amid the unspeakable tragedy.

As there are now few survivors alive who witnessed the impact of the atomic bombing, the film becomes a crucial record of firsthand accounts. It highlights the urgency of preserving these memories and emotions, emphasizing the human response that echoes from the survivors: a resolute determination to ensure that such a devastating event should never happen again.