The Firefly (2001)
Original title: ホタル
The Firefly is a 2001 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Yasuo Furuhata, with a running time of 1h 54m. It stars Ken Takakura, Yuko Tanaka and Isao Natsuyagi.
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.
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What is The Firefly about?
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.
When was The Firefly released?
The Firefly was released on 1 May 2001.
How long is The Firefly?
The Firefly runs 1h 54m.
Who made The Firefly?
The Firefly was directed by Yasuo Furuhata.