Fires on the Plain
In the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier afflicted with tuberculosis is abandoned by his company and left to wander the Philippine island of Leyte.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 野火 |
| Year | 1959 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama, War |
| Director | Kon Ichikawa |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.6/10 (122 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.
Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.
For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.
Director: Kon Ichikawa
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.
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