Fish of the Fire
Hi no sakana
Synopsis
Hi no Sakana (火の魚, Fish of the Fire) is a Japanese novel by Murō Saisei; it was first published in 1960, and was later adapted into a single episode TV drama that was broadcast on NHK Hiroshima in 2009. The story describes the interactions between an elderly author and a young staffer from a publishing company as they collaborate on a book cover design for the author's latest novel.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroshi Kurosaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Aya Watanabe, Saisei Murô
- Original Title
- Hi no sakana
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- NHK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Kurosaki
Aya Watanabe, Saisei Murô
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroshi Kurosaki
Director
Aya Watanabe
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fish of the Fire
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What is Fish of the Fire about?
Hi no Sakana (火の魚, Fish of the Fire) is a Japanese novel by Murō Saisei; it was first published in 1960, and was later adapted into a single episode TV drama that was broadcast on NHK Hiroshima in 2009. The story describes the interactions between an elderly author and a young staffer from a publishing company as they collaborate on a book cover design for the author's latest novel.
Who directed Fish of the Fire?
Fish of the Fire was directed by Hiroshi Kurosaki.
Who stars in Fish of the Fire?
The principal cast of Fish of the Fire includes Yoshio Harada, Machiko Ono.
When was Fish of the Fire released and how long is it?
Fish of the Fire was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 53m.
Is Fish of the Fire based on a book or true story?
Fish of the Fire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Saisei Murô".