Shadow of Fire (Japanese: ほかげ, "Hokage") is a 2023 Japanese war drama film written and directed by Shinya Tsukamoto.
| Shadow of Fire | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Shinya Tsukamoto |
| Screenplay by | Shinya Tsukamoto |
| Starring | Shuri |
| Cinematography | Shinya Tsukamoto |
| Edited by | Shinya Tsukamoto |
| Music by | Chu Ishikawa |
Release date |
|
| Language | Japanese |
The film premiered at the Horizons section of the 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival, winning the NETPAC Award.[1] it was awarded the Award for Excellence Film at the 78th Mainichi Film Awards.[2]
Plot
editIn the aftermath of the Pacific War, a woman lives alone in a tavern that is one of the only buildings left standing after her city was fire bombed. In order to survive she is referred to by a pimp, who sends men to the tavern who physically take advantage of her.
Cast
edit- Shuri
- Oga Tsukao
- Hiroki Kono
- Mirai Moriyama
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 86% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.70/10.[3]
References
edit- ^ Ide, Wendy (25 October 2023). "'Shadow Of Fire': Tokyo Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "第７８回毎日映画コンクール：毎日映画コンクール 大賞「せかいのおきく」 優秀賞に「ほかげ」". Mainichi Shimbun (in Japanese). 19 January 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Shadow of Fire". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 18 February 2024.