The Firefly
ホタル
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yasuo Furuhata
- Screenplay & Story
- Yasuo Furuhata, Yo Takeyama
- Original Score
- Ryouichi Kuniyoshi
- Original Title
- ホタル
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yasuo Furuhata
Yasuo Furuhata, Yo Takeyama, 加藤阿礼
Ryouichi Kuniyoshi
Daisaku Kimura, Yasushi Sasakibara
Kiyoaki Saitō
石川通生, 浅附明子, Toshiya Nomura
Department Leadership Roster
Yasuo Furuhata
Director
Yasuo Furuhata
Screenplay
Yo Takeyama
Screenplay
石川通生
Producer
浅附明子
Producer
Toshiya Nomura
Producer
Daisaku Kimura
Director of Photography
Katsuhiro Fukuzawa
Production Design
Ryouichi Kuniyoshi
Original Music Composer
Kiyoaki Saitō
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Firefly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Firefly?
The Firefly was directed by Yasuo Furuhata.
Who stars in The Firefly?
The principal cast of The Firefly includes Ken Takakura, Yuko Tanaka, Isao Natsuyagi, Ryuji Harada, Takami Mizuhashi.
When was The Firefly released and how long is it?
The Firefly was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Firefly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Firefly was composed by Ryouichi Kuniyoshi.