River of Fireflies
螢川
“The boy sees the fate of men. The girl knows how women's lives are.”
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During the winter in Toyama in 1962, Tatsuo Mizushima is fretting about his feelings for his classmate Eiko Tsujisawa while agonizing about his upcoming high school examinations. When he was little, he and Eiko had heard that in April of a year when the winter has been very harsh, any couple finding fireflies together needs to get married. However, his family's situation does not allow Tatsuo to continue his worrying about such things for very much longer.
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About River of Fireflies
“The boy sees the fate of men. The girl knows how women's lives are.”
During the winter in Toyama in 1962, Tatsuo Mizushima is fretting about his feelings for his classmate Eiko Tsujisawa while agonizing about his upcoming high school examinations. When he was little, he and Eiko had heard that in April of a year when the winter has been very harsh, any couple finding fireflies together needs to get married. However, his family's situation does not allow Tatsuo to continue his worrying about such things for very much longer. Running 115 minutes.
River of Fireflies Cast and Characters
The cast features Rentaro Mikuni, Yukiyo Toake, Tamae Sawada, Takayuki Sakazume (as Takio Mizushima), and Takuzō Kawatani. Their performances are a major reason River of Fireflies has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason River of Fireflies keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is River of Fireflies?
River of Fireflies runs for 115 minutes (about 1.9 hours).
Is River of Fireflies good? What's the rating?
River of Fireflies holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of River of Fireflies?
The main cast includes Rentaro Mikuni, Yukiyo Toake, Tamae Sawada, and Takayuki Sakazume, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is River of Fireflies available in Japanese?
Yes — River of Fireflies was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was River of Fireflies released?
River of Fireflies was released in 1987.
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What is River of Fireflies about?
River of Fireflies is a Drama film. During the winter in Toyama in 1962, Tatsuo Mizushima is fretting about his feelings for his classmate Eiko Tsujisawa while agonizing about his upcoming high school examinations. When he was little, he and Eiko had heard that in April of a year when the winter has been very harsh, any couple finding fireflies together needs to get married. However, his family's situation does not allow Tatsuo to continue his worrying about such things for very much longer.
When was River of Fireflies released?
River of Fireflies was released on February 21, 1987. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. The film was produced by Nichiei.
Who stars in River of Fireflies?
River of Fireflies stars Rentaro Mikuni, Yukiyo Toake, Tamae Sawada and Takayuki Sakazume. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is River of Fireflies available in HD?
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