Flames of a Flower
火の華
“It dazzles or destroys his soul.”
Synopsis
Shimada, a former Self-Defense Force member, suffers from severe PTSD following the loss of a comrade in a firefight in war-torn South Sudan, a tragedy covered up by the government. Shining a light into Shimada's solitary life in illegal arms manufacturing is a job as an apprentice at a traditional Japanese fireworks factory. There he begins crafting fireworks alongside the master artisan and fellow craftsmen who embrace fireworks that illuminate people's peaceful lives. Yet, parallel to Shimada's journey, his comrades-in-arms with unresolved feelings team up on radical acts to expose the government's cover-up, escalating tensions and pulling Shimada back into the darkness he thought he'd left behind.
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FLAMES OF A FLOWER Trailer - English subtitledOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oudai Kojima
- Screenplay & Story
- Oudai Kojima, Ikken Yamamoto
- Original Score
- Oudai Kojima
- Original Title
- 火の華
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- GAGA Corporation, OUD Pro., LION, Animoproduce
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oudai Kojima
Oudai Kojima, Ikken Yamamoto
Oudai Kojima
Ryuto Iwabuchi
Oudai Kojima
Kim Chang-bak, Kwang-gi Song
Department Leadership Roster
Oudai Kojima
Director
Oudai Kojima
Writer
Ikken Yamamoto
Writer
Kim Chang-bak
Producer
Ryuto Iwabuchi
Director of Photography
Yasuaki Harada
Production Design
Oudai Kojima
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flames of a Flower
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What is Flames of a Flower about?
Shimada, a former Self-Defense Force member, suffers from severe PTSD following the loss of a comrade in a firefight in war-torn South Sudan, a tragedy covered up by the government. Shining a light into Shimada's solitary life in illegal arms manufacturing is a job as an apprentice at a traditional Japanese fireworks factory. There he begins crafting fireworks alongside the master artisan and fellow craftsmen who embrace fireworks that illuminate people's peaceful lives. Yet, parallel to Shimada's journey, his comrades-in-arms with unresolved feelings team up on radical acts to expose the government's cover-up, escalating tensions and pulling Shimada back into the darkness he thought he'd left behind.
Who directed Flames of a Flower?
Flames of a Flower was directed by Oudai Kojima.
Who stars in Flames of a Flower?
The principal cast of Flames of a Flower includes Ikken Yamamoto, Yurina Yanagi, Yohei Matsukado, Ippei Tanaka, Yujiro Hara.
When was Flames of a Flower released and how long is it?
Flames of a Flower was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Flames of a Flower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flames of a Flower was composed by Oudai Kojima.