The Firefly(2001)
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The Firefly Synopsis
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.
The Firefly (2001) is a drama film directed by Yasuo Furuhata, released on May 1, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Ken Takakura, Yuko Tanaka, Isao Natsuyagi and Ryuji Harada. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Yasuo Furuhata
- Writers:
- Yasuo Furuhata, Yo Takeyama, 加藤阿礼
- Producers:
- 石川通生, 浅附明子, Toshiya Nomura
- Cinematographer:
- Daisaku Kimura
- Composer:
- Ryouichi Kuniyoshi
- Status:
- Released
The Firefly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Takakura
as Yamaoka Shuji
Yuko Tanaka
as Tomoko Yamaoka
Isao Natsuyagi
as Takemoto
Ryuji Harada
as Tetsuo
Takami Mizuhashi
as Hotaru
Ayako Kobayashi
Kiichi Nakai
Hisashi Igawa
Tomoko Naraoka
Nenji Kobayashi
Renji Ishibashi
Yukiyoshi Ozawa
Key crew
Directed by Yasuo Furuhata, written by Yasuo Furuhata, Yo Takeyama and 加藤阿礼, produced by 石川通生, 浅附明子 and Toshiya Nomura.
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The Firefly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Firefly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Firefly online?
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The Firefly (2001) is available to stream on Hulu and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Firefly?
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The main cast of The Firefly (2001) includes Ken Takakura, Yuko Tanaka, Isao Natsuyagi, Ryuji Harada and Takami Mizuhashi. The film was directed by Yasuo Furuhata. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Firefly released?
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The Firefly was released on May 1, 2001 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Firefly worth watching?
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The Firefly (2001) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.