Fools on Fire
よみ芝居
Synopsis
As he wanders a derelict factory in a slum, 70-year-old Yoshifumi Ishibashi encounters ghosts and places from his past as a 15-year-old boy wielding an 8mm camera who was taken into the bosom of an underground theatre troupe in the turbulent era of the 60s.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cairo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diana Dai
- Original Title
- よみ芝居
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Mandarin, Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diana Dai
Department Leadership Roster
Diana Dai
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fools on Fire
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What is Fools on Fire about?
As he wanders a derelict factory in a slum, 70-year-old Yoshifumi Ishibashi encounters ghosts and places from his past as a 15-year-old boy wielding an 8mm camera who was taken into the bosom of an underground theatre troupe in the turbulent era of the 60s.
Who directed Fools on Fire?
Fools on Fire was directed by Diana Dai.
Who stars in Fools on Fire?
The principal cast of Fools on Fire includes Kou Iwamoto, Tenma Aida, Kounosuke Furuya, Shu Kishihara, Masashi Morii.
When was Fools on Fire released and how long is it?
Fools on Fire was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.