The Firefly
2001
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.
Director:
Yasuo Furuhata
Writers:
Yasuo Furuhata, Yô Takeyama
Awards:
2 wins & 13 nominations
Production:
N/A
Country:
Japan
