The Firefly
Shūji Yamaoka was a suicide pilot during the war who somehow survived Japan's surrender. After decades of working as a fisherman in Kumamoto, a provincial seaside city in southern Kyushu, Yamaoka remains reluctant to discuss his wartime experiences with anyone, much less an intrusive reporter looking for a feature story. Then a series of events shake Yamaoka to the core, forcing him to re-evaluate his past.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | ホタル |
| Year | 2001 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Yasuo Furuhata |
| Runtime | 114 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
A quiet, meditative film where the true drama unfolds within the protagonist's soul, not through action. The director builds the narrative on subtle details and lingering silences, inviting the viewer to feel the weight of the unspoken.
What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of shared humanity and the quiet dignity of making peace with one's ghosts. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Yasuo Furuhata
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Alone, in the evening, with minimal distractions for contemplation.
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