Plot — What is The Firefly about?
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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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 114 min |
| Audience Score | 75% (7.5/10, 2 votes) |
The Firefly — FAQ
Is The Firefly worth watching? The Firefly holds a 7.5/10 rating from 2 viewers. 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 dis
Who directed The Firefly? Directed by Yasuo Furuhata.
Who is in the cast of The Firefly? It stars Ken Takakura, Yuko Tanaka, Isao Natsuyagi, Ryuji Harada, Takami Mizuhashi, Ayako Kobayashi and more.
Where can I stream The Firefly? Streaming availability for The Firefly is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Firefly release? It released in 2001.
