Firefly Light
Originally released in 1958. Firefly Light is a drama film. directed by Heinosuke Gosho. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Chikage Awashima, Junzaburō Ban, and Ayako Wakao
Synopsis
Set in the 1860s, the final years of the Tokugawa Shogunate, The Fireflies focuses on Tose (Awashima Chikage), the mistress of the Teradaya, a small inn in the Kyoto suburb of Fushimi. She does not have an easy life. Her husband, Isuke (Ban Junzaburo), is a wastrel who fancies himself a kabuki singer and who is obsessed with cleanliness. Her mother-in-law, Sada (Miyoshi Eiko) dislikes her because of her humble origins (her family are farmers) and because she fears that she will inherit the inn instead of Sugi, her daughter. Sada's hopes for Sugi, however, are dashed when she runs off with a con artist and leaves her child behind for Tose to take care of. When Sada becomes seriously ill, it is Tose who nurses her. On her deathbed, Sada asks her daughter-in-law's forgiveness. Meanwhile Isuke spends most of his time with a mistress he has taken, forcing Tose to manage the inn by herself
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Firefly Light about?
Set in the 1860s, the final years of the Tokugawa Shogunate, The Fireflies focuses on Tose (Awashima Chikage), the mistress of the Teradaya, a small inn in the Kyoto suburb of Fushimi. She does not...
Who directed Firefly Light?
Firefly Light was directed by Heinosuke Gosho.
How long is Firefly Light?
Firefly Light has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Firefly Light released?
Firefly Light was released on March 18, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Firefly Light?
The main cast of Firefly Light includes Chikage Awashima, Junzaburō Ban, Ayako Wakao, Miki Mori, Masao Mishima.