Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?(1993)
打ち上げ花火、下から見るか？横から見るか？
Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? Synopsis
One summer day, a group of sixth-grade boys have an argument about whether fireworks are round or flat when viewed from different angles and embark on a journey for the answer during the annual firework festival. Meanwhile, one of their classmates, Nazuna, is troubled by her parents' separation and decides to choose one of the boys to run away with.
Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? (1993) is a drama and romance film directed by Shunji Iwai, released on August 26, 1993 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Megumi Okina, Yuta Yamazaki, Takayuki Sorita and Kenji Kohashi. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Shunji Iwai
- Writers:
- Shunji Iwai
- Producers:
- Izumi Harada
- Cinematographer:
- Koji Kanaya
- Composer:
- REIMY
- Production:
- Nippon Herald Films, Herald Ace
- Status:
- Released
Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? (1993) Trailer
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Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Megumi Okina
as Nazuna Oikawa
Yuta Yamazaki
as Norimichi Shimada
Takayuki Sorita
as Yusuke Azumi
Kenji Kohashi
as Jun'ichi Hayashi
Kuniko Asagi
as Haruko Miura
Ken Mitsuishi
as Kurata
Hajime Yamazaki
as Norimichi's Father
Kanako Fukaura
as Norimichi's Mother
Tomorowo Taguchi
as Yusuke's Father
Mitsuko Ishii
as Nazuna's Mother
Yôko Nakajima
as Nurse
Toshiya Sakai
as Mr. Yasu
Key crew
Directed by Shunji Iwai, written by Shunji Iwai, produced by Izumi Harada.
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Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 41 ratings.
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Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? online?
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Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? (1993) is available to stream on Filmicca. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom??
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The main cast of Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? (1993) includes Megumi Okina, Yuta Yamazaki, Takayuki Sorita, Kenji Kohashi and Kuniko Asagi. The film was directed by Shunji Iwai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? released?
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Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? was released on August 26, 1993 and runs for 50m.
Is Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? worth watching?
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Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? (1993) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom??
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