Children Of The Beehive in order

Two-film drama series by Hiroshi Shimizu. 3 films, 4h 43m in all, in release order.

Children of the Beehive
1948 · 86 min
A group of war orphans initially seen scratching out an existence through black market work, as they are taken under the wing of a nameless soldier, just repatriated after the war.
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Children of the Beehive: What Happened Next
1951 · 95 min
In Shimizu’s sequel to his 1948 masterpiece, a journalist arrives in the secluded foothills of Izu to find a hidden commune to ask, “What happened to the children of the Beehive?” Three years have passed and her question situates itself not only in the realm of Shimizu’s craft, but that of reality: What became of the war orphans Shimizu raised?
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Children of the Great Buddha
1952 · 102 min
The final film in the Beehive trilogy. Set in post-war Nara, it follows a group of orphans living in a temple who support themselves by acting as guides for tourists visiting the Great Buddha.
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Frequently asked questions

What order should I watch Children Of The Beehive in?

1. Children of the Beehive (1948), 2. Children of the Beehive: What Happened Next (1951), 3. Children of the Great Buddha (1952).

How long does it take to watch all of Children Of The Beehive?

About 4h 43m across 3 released films.

Do any Children Of The Beehive films have post-credit scenes?

None are listed on TMDB.