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Fireflies in the North

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1984 · 125 min Drama
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

Set in the icy wilderness of Hokkaido during the early days of the Meiji era, where the brutal warden of Kabato Prison terrorizes convicts sentenced to forced labor to build the roads needed to open up the territory.

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Original Title 北の螢
Year 1984
Country Japan
Genre Drama
Director Hideo Gosha
Runtime 125 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (6 votes)

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Fireflies in the North is an acquired taste at 5.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1984. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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