Fires on the Plain
Seen it?2015 | 87 min | War, Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Letters from Iwo Jima or The Thin Red Line, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In the final days of World War II, occupying Japanese forces in the Philippines face resistance from the local population and the American offensive. The dwindling Japanese soldiers attempt to survive through the horrors of war.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto
- Shinya TsukamotoTamura
- Tatsuya NakamuraCorporal
- Lily FrankyYasuda
- Yuko NakamuraTamura's Wife
- Yusaku MoriNagamatsu
- Hiroshi YamamotoSquad Leader
- Masato TsujiokaSoldier with Malaria
- Mamoru YamauchiArmy Doctor
- Takahiro KamitakaPrivate First Class
- Tsunehito IrieSenior Private