Gift of Fire (2021)
Original title: 太陽の子
Gift of Fire is a 2021 Japanese-language history movie directed by Hiroshi Kurosaki, with a running time of 1h 20m. It stars Yuya Yagira, Kasumi Arimura and Haruma Miura.
Towards the end of WWII, the Navy gave the Kyoto University's physics lab the secret of a bomb that makes use of nuclear fission energy. While doing research to save Japan, the researchers there wonder if they should promote the development of weapons as scientists. Research enthusiast Ishimura Osamu tries to experiment purely but is at the mercy of the time period. His brother, Hiroyuki, also has to face the truth of the war. Asakura Setsu wants only to talk about the future. A story based on historical facts about youth during the tragedy of war.
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What is Gift of Fire about?
Towards the end of WWII, the Navy gave the Kyoto University's physics lab the secret of a bomb that makes use of nuclear fission energy. While doing research to save Japan, the researchers there wonder if they should promote the development of weapons as scientists. Research enthusiast Ishimura Osamu tries to experiment purely but is at the mercy of the time period. His brother, Hiroyuki, also has to face the truth of the war. Asakura Setsu wants only to talk about the future. A story based on historical facts about youth during the tragedy of war.
When was Gift of Fire released?
Gift of Fire was released on 6 August 2021.
How long is Gift of Fire?
Gift of Fire runs 1h 20m.
Who made Gift of Fire?
Gift of Fire was directed by Hiroshi Kurosaki.