Gift of Fire

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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

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    NHK

    Japan

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    Eleven Arts Studios

    Japan

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    KOMODO PRODUCTIONS

    Japan

  • logo for Aeon Entertainment

    Aeon Entertainment

    Japan

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