Gift of Fire
太陽の子
Synopsis
Towards the end of WWII, the Navy gave the Kyoto University's physics lab the secret of a bomb that makes use of nuclear fission energy. While doing research to save Japan, the researchers there wonder if they should promote the development of weapons as scientists. Research enthusiast Ishimura Osamu tries to experiment purely but is at the mercy of the time period. His brother, Hiroyuki, also has to face the truth of the war. Asakura Setsu wants only to talk about the future. A story based on historical facts about youth during the tragedy of war.
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Gift of Fire | Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 7, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroshi Kurosaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiroshi Kurosaki
- Original Score
- Nico Muhly
- Original Title
- 太陽の子
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- NHK, Eleven Arts Studios, KOMODO PRODUCTIONS, Aeon Entertainment, Kiccorit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Kurosaki
Hiroshi Kurosaki
Nico Muhly
Hiroyuki Ohba
Takahiro Hamano, Ko Mori, Katsuhiro Tsuchiya, Shin Yamaguchi, Kazuaki Arima
Department Leadership Roster
Takahiro Hamano
Producer
Ko Mori
Producer
Katsuhiro Tsuchiya
Producer
Fumio Ogawa
Production Design
Mari Miyamoto
Costume Design
Nico Muhly
Original Music Composer
Hiroshi Kurosaki
Screenplay
Hiroshi Kurosaki
Director
Hiroyuki Ohba
Editor
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What is Gift of Fire about?
Towards the end of WWII, the Navy gave the Kyoto University's physics lab the secret of a bomb that makes use of nuclear fission energy. While doing research to save Japan, the researchers there wonder if they should promote the development of weapons as scientists. Research enthusiast Ishimura Osamu tries to experiment purely but is at the mercy of the time period. His brother, Hiroyuki, also has to face the truth of the war. Asakura Setsu wants only to talk about the future. A story based on historical facts about youth during the tragedy of war.
Who directed Gift of Fire?
Gift of Fire was directed by Hiroshi Kurosaki.
Who stars in Gift of Fire?
The principal cast of Gift of Fire includes Yuya Yagira, Kasumi Arimura, Haruma Miura, Masaki Miura, Shohei Uno.
When was Gift of Fire released and how long is it?
Gift of Fire was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Gift of Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gift of Fire was composed by Nico Muhly.