Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2001
Runtime1h 54m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorYasuo Furuhata
WritersYasuo Furuhata, Yo Takeyama
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Firefly
About The Firefly
Shūji Yamaoka was a suicide pilot during the war who somehow survived Japan's surrender. After decades of working as a fisherman in Kumamoto, a provincial seaside city in southern Kyushu, Yamaoka remains reluctant to discuss his wartime experiences with anyone, much less an intrusive reporter looking for a feature story. Then a series of events shake Yamaoka to the core, forcing him to re-evaluate his past.
Directed by Yasuo Furuhata, The Firefly leans on a strong ensemble — Ken Takakura, Yuko Tanaka, Isao Natsuyagi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2001.
Read More on the Blog
User Reviews
7.5
Community rating
Loading reviews…
