Gift of Fire
movie

Released August 06, 2021
Overview
Towards the end of WWII, the Navy gave the Kyoto University's physics lab the secret of a bomb that makes use of nuclear fission energy. While doing research to save Japan, the researchers there wonder if they should promote the development of weapons as scientists. Research enthusiast Ishimura Osamu tries to experiment purely but is at the mercy of the time period. His brother, Hiroyuki, also has to face the truth of the war. Asakura Setsu wants only to talk about the future. A story based on historical facts about youth during the tragedy of war.
Runtime
1h 20m
Origin Country
Japan
Original Language
Japanese
Original Title
太陽の子
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Japan
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- 日本語 (Japanese)
Production Companies
NHK
Japan
Eleven Arts Studios
Japan
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KOMODO PRODUCTIONS
Japan
Aeon Entertainment
Japan