# Fireworks (1997)

> A guilt-ridden detective turns to desperate crime to give his terminally ill wife a final stretch of tenderness while a wounded colleague searches for a reason to continue.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3295

## Facts

- Runtime: 103 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Takeshi Kitano
- Cast: Takeshi Kitano, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ren Osugi, Susumu Terajima, Tetsu Watanabe, Hakuryu, Yasuei Yakushiji, Tarô Itsumi
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119250/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: melancholic, austere, quietly romantic, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A detective grapples with loss and guilt as he navigates a world of crime and desperation.

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