Fish of the Fire (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film
Released in 2009, Fish of the Fire is a drama film directed by Hiroshi Kurosaki, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. Hi no Sakana (火の魚, Fish of the Fire) is a Japanese novel by Murō Saisei; it was first published in 1960, and was later adapted into a single episode TV drama that was broadcast on NHK Hiroshima in 2009. The story describes the interactions between an elderly author and a young staffer from a publishing company as they collaborate on a book cover design for the author's latest novel.
Who’s in it. Fish of the Fire stars Yoshio Harada as Shozo murata and Machiko Ono as Tochiko orimi.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fish of the Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fish of the Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fish of the Fire (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fish of the Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Fish of the Fire?
- Fish of the Fire stars Yoshio Harada and Machiko Ono.
- When was Fish of the Fire released?
- Fish of the Fire was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.