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Flames of a Flower

火の華2024

It dazzles or destroys his soul.

  • 2h 4m
  • December 20, 2024 · Japan

Overview

Shimada, a former Self-Defense Force member, suffers from severe PTSD following the loss of a comrade in a firefight in war-torn South Sudan, a tragedy covered up by the government. Shining a light into Shimada's solitary life in illegal arms manufacturing is a job as an apprentice at a traditional Japanese fireworks factory. There he begins crafting fireworks alongside the master artisan and fellow craftsmen who embrace fireworks that illuminate people's peaceful lives. Yet, parallel to Shimada's journey, his comrades-in-arms with unresolved feelings team up on radical acts to expose the government's cover-up, escalating tensions and pulling Shimada back into the darkness he thought he'd left behind.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
December 20, 2024
Original language
Japanese
Spoken languages
English, Japanese
Countries
Japan
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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