Combustible
Watch TrailerThe city of Edo, the 18th century. Owaka, the daughter of a merchant family, and her childhood friend Matsukichi. The two were drawn to each other, but Matsukichi has been disowned by his family, and is working for the city fire brigade. Meanwhile, negotiations begin for the arrangement of Owaka's marriage. Unable to let go of her thoughts of Matsukichi, her mad emotions make her bring about a massive inferno which razes Edo. By chance encounter, the two meet again amidst the fires.It is an epic spectacle set against the stage of the massive metropolis of Edo.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 火要鎮 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Animation, History |
| Director | Katsuhiro Otomo |
| Runtime | 13 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (17 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Otomo constructs the narrative like a delicate ukiyo-e print, where each frame is a meticulous composition. He works with the stark contrast between the static beauty of traditional animation and the chaotic dynamism of the consuming flames, exploring how repressed emotion can manifest as physical annihilation.
What lingers after viewing is the profound sense of scale, where intimate heartbreak triggers a historical cataclysm. The film leaves a haunting impression of love's destructive potential. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Katsuhiro Otomo
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In a dark room, with no distractions, to fully absorb the visual and auditory spectacle.
🎭 Cast
Saori Hayami
Owaka (voice)
Masakazu Morita
Matsuyoshi (voice)
Hajime Iijima
Owaka's Father (voice)
Kokoa Amano
Owaka (young) (voice)
Masaaki Emori
Matchmaker (voice)
Nobutoshi Canna
Head clerk (voice)
Ruiki Sato
Matsukichi (young) (voice)
Ryuji Aigase
Sadakichi (voice)
Tadahisa Saizen
Fireman (voice)
Taro Ishida
Tsurunosuke (voice)
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