The Thousand Year Fire (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film
Released in 2004, The Thousand Year Fire is a drama film directed by Naoki Segi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Having lost both his mother and father, an 11-year-old city boy is sent to live with his grandparents in a small seaside village. Feeling responsible for his father's accidental death, he becomes increasingly introverted and finds himself unable to make friends with the local kids. Then an eccentric elderly doctor takes him under his wing, and tells him of an ancient ceremony where a sacred flame must be brought back from a remote island by a lone swimmer.
Who’s in it. The Thousand Year Fire stars Shohei Murata as Satoshi Sugita, Miho Fujima, Kikuo Kaneuchi and Chiyoka Kitasaki, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thousand Year Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thousand Year Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thousand Year Fire (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thousand Year Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Thousand Year Fire?
- The Thousand Year Fire stars Shohei Murata, Miho Fujima, Kikuo Kaneuchi, Chiyoka Kitasaki and Tetsuro Tamba.
- When was The Thousand Year Fire released?
- The Thousand Year Fire was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.