What is Fireflies in the North?
Fireflies in the North is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 125 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 1, 1984
- Studios
- Toei Company, Haiyuza Eiga Hoso Company
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Fireflies in the North is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Toei Company, Haiyuza Eiga Hoso Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Convicts face a brutal warden building roads in early Meiji era Hokkaido.”
- directed by Hideo Gosha
- stars Tatsuya Nakadai
- brutal prison theme may be intense
Watch it if you are interested in a historical Japanese drama directed by Hideo Gosha.
The film deals with brutal prison conditions and forced labor in an icy wilderness setting.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Fireflies in the North released?
The film was released on September 1, 1984.
Who directed Fireflies in the North?
The film was directed by Hideo Gosha.
Who is the lead star of the film?
The lead star is Tatsuya Nakadai.
Where is the film set?
It is set in the icy wilderness of Hokkaido during the early days of the Meiji era.
What is the Japanese title of the film?
The Japanese title is Kita no hotaru.
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