Firefly
火垂
Synopsis
Emotionally withdrawn strip club dancer Ayako has never recovered from her mother's suicide when she was young. She begins a relationship with patient potter Daiji, but leaves him behind when she quits her job and returns to her home town after a 10 year absence.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
映画「火垂」予告編～Firefly～Movie trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naomi Kawase
- Screenplay & Story
- Naomi Kawase
- Original Score
- Naomi Kawase
- Original Title
- 火垂
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Production Studios
- dentsu Music and Entertainment, Les Films de L'Observatoire, Suncent CinemaWorks, IMAGICA, Tokyo Theatres Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naomi Kawase
Naomi Kawase
Naomi Kawase
Masami Inomoto
Naomi Kawase
Philippe Avril, Takenori Sentô
Department Leadership Roster
Naomi Kawase
Director
Naomi Kawase
Writer
Philippe Avril
Producer
Takenori Sentô
Producer
Naomi Kawase
Editor
Masami Inomoto
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Firefly.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Firefly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Firefly about?
Emotionally withdrawn strip club dancer Ayako has never recovered from her mother's suicide when she was young. She begins a relationship with patient potter Daiji, but leaves him behind when she quits her job and returns to her home town after a 10 year absence.
Who directed Firefly?
Firefly was directed by Naomi Kawase.
Who stars in Firefly?
The principal cast of Firefly includes Yuko Nakamura, Toshiya Nagasawa, Miyako Yamaguchi, Toshiyuki Kitami, Ken Mitsuishi.
When was Firefly released and how long is it?
Firefly was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Firefly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Firefly was composed by Naomi Kawase.