Nishi, a violent and unpredictable police detective who quits the force after a terrible incident results in his partner, Horibe, needing to use a wheelchair. After his retirement he spends much of his time looking after his wife Miyuki, who has leukemia. At the same time, the Yakuza is pressing him about debts he owes them. Luckily, Nishi is as tough as they come.
Moving at a deliberate slow pace, Hana-bi (a.k.a. Fireworks) takes its time to show a relationship between a man and his sick wife who's slowly withering away, with various engrossing subplots. The soundtrack, composed by Studio Ghibli's Joe Hisaishi, is hauntingly beautiful and gives the film an incredible emotional depth. There's some very violent scenes, but because they're sparse they become much more effective. Praised by critics all over the world, Hana-bi is an instant classic.
Genre: Crime/Drama/Romance
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