

Shadow of Fire
2023-11-25 · 95 min · ★ 7.4
In the black market, a war orphan is confronted with the struggles of people living in the immediate aftermath of WWII.
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- Directors
- Shinya Tsukamoto
- Production companies
- Kaijyu Theater
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
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Shuri
Mirai Moriyama
Ouga Tsukao
Hiroki Kono
Go Riju
Tatsushi Ōmori
Kengo Kakiuchi
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