Fireworks
Director: Takeshi Kitano
Actors: Takeshi Kitano, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ren Ôsugi
PlotA violent former police detective named Nishi is haunted by a series of tragedies. His partner, Horibe, becomes paralyzed in a shootout, while Nishi's own wife is terminally ill. Consumed by guilt and grief, he leaves the force. Determined to care for his bedridden wife and provide her with moments of joy in her remaining time, Nishi embarks on a mission to procure the necessary funds. However, his means of getting the money involve robbing a bank, leading him toward a dangerous path.
As Nishi continues to grapple with his inner turmoil, he finds himself entangled with gangs and pursued by his former colleagues. Meanwhile, Horibe turns to painting as a way to cope with his new life, creating vivid artworks that reflect his inner struggles. With each step, Nishi becomes more isolated and desperate, driven by an unrelenting need to make things right for those he loves while balancing on the razor's edge of violence and redemption. Ultimately, every decision pushes him closer to an inevitable confrontation with both the law and his own buried anguish.
Writers: Takeshi Kitano
Release Date: 20 Mar 1998
Runtime: 103 min
Rating: N/A
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Home Video Reviews
The Blu-ray release of 'Hana-bi' presents Kitano's unconventional and moving film in the best video and audio quality yet, despite minor flaws in encoding.
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