Hana-bi 1997

Synopsis:

Detective Nishi is relieved from a stakeout to visit his sick wife in hospital. He is informed that she is terminally ill, and is advised to take her home. During his visit, a suspect shoots one detective dead and leaves Nishi's partner, Horibe, paralyzed. Nishi leaves the police force to spend time with his wife at home, and must find a way to pay off his debts to the yakuza.

Directed by: Takeshi Kitano
Written by: Takeshi Kitano
Release date: 1997-10-30
Runtime: 103 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: Work is All I've Ever Known.
Cast:
Takeshi Kitano
Takeshi Kitano
Yoshitaka Nishi 
Kayoko Kishimoto
Kayoko Kishimoto
Nishi's Wife 
Ren Osugi
Ren Osugi
Horibe 
Susumu Terajima
Susumu Terajima
Nakamura 
Tetsu Watanabe
Tetsu Watanabe
Junkyard Owner 
Hakuryu
Hakuryu
Yakuza Hitman 
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Also known as:
  • Fireworks
  • Hanabi - Feuerwerk
  • はなび
  • 하나비