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Natsumi's Firefly (2016)
Director: Ryuichi Hiroki
Cast: Kasumi Arimura, Asuka Kudo, Ken Mitsuishi, Nijiro Murakami
Runtime108 min
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Natsumi wants to become a photographer. She takes a bike which her late father left behind and goes to a forest to find a firefly she saw with her father. In the forest, Natsumi meets old mother Yasu and old son Jizo. They run a general store. Natsumi learns how to live in nature from them. She has happy summer days there. One day, Jizo tells her that he became estranged from his son in the past.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Natsumi's Firefly, a 2016 drama directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, has received generally positive reviews from critics. The film follows a young woman who goes on a journey of self-discovery after the loss of her father. While specific awards recognition is not available, the film's IMDB rating of 7.1/10 suggests it has been well-received by audiences.
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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas will appreciate the serene, naturalistic style that director Ryuichi Hiroki brings to this 2016 film. The performances from actors like Kasumi Arimura and Asuka Kudo lend an authentic, lived-in quality to the story of a young woman discovering herself and healing from loss through her connection with nature and the kindly residents of a rural town.