Raining Fire
火の雨がふる
Synopsis
The year is 1945. Everything as usual in the Fukuoka city. Some places in Japan have already been scorched by the fire of war, but here it is relatively peaceful and calm. The school still working, and the boys play war in their spare time. Daichi and his friend are the commanders of rival squads. One day a newcomer appears in the class - Yoriko, a girl evacuated from Tokyo. Yoriko takes life very seriously, she has good reasons - her childhood ended after the loss of loved ones in the bombing. Children get to know each other and become friends. They, as the rest of the city, do not yet know that on June 19 their life will be divided into "before" and "after".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seiji Arihara
- Screenplay & Story
- Seiji Arihara, Toshiaki Imaizumi
- Original Title
- 火の雨がふる
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Mushi Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seiji Arihara
Seiji Arihara, Toshiaki Imaizumi
Department Leadership Roster
Seiji Arihara
Director
Seiji Arihara
Screenplay
Toshiaki Imaizumi
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raining Fire
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What is Raining Fire about?
The year is 1945. Everything as usual in the Fukuoka city. Some places in Japan have already been scorched by the fire of war, but here it is relatively peaceful and calm. The school still working, and the boys play war in their spare time. Daichi and his friend are the commanders of rival squads. One day a newcomer appears in the class - Yoriko, a girl evacuated from Tokyo. Yoriko takes life very seriously, she has good reasons - her childhood ended after the loss of loved ones in the bombing. Children get to know each other and become friends. They, as the rest of the city, do not yet know that on June 19 their life will be divided into "before" and "after".
Who directed Raining Fire?
Raining Fire was directed by Seiji Arihara.
Who stars in Raining Fire?
The principal cast of Raining Fire includes Mayumi Shou, Miyoko Aso, Yusaku Yara, Toshiko Sawada, Shingo Kanemoto.
When was Raining Fire released and how long is it?
Raining Fire was released in 1988 with a total runtime of Unknown.