Gift of Fire (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2021, Gift of Fire is a drama and history film directed by Hiroshi Kurosaki, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Towards the end of WWII, the Navy gave the Kyoto University's physics lab the secret of a bomb that makes use of nuclear fission energy. While doing research to save Japan, the researchers there wonder if they should promote the development of weapons as scientists. Research enthusiast Ishimura Osamu tries to experiment purely but is at the mercy of the time period. His brother, Hiroyuki, also has to face the truth of the war. Asakura Setsu wants only to talk about the future. A story based on historical facts about youth during the tragedy of war.
Who’s in it. Gift of Fire stars Yuya Yagira as Ishimura Osamu, Kasumi Arimura as Asakura Setsu, Haruma Miura as Ishimura Hiroyuki and Masaki Miura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Gift of Fire has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gift of Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gift of Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gift of Fire (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gift of Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gift of Fire worth watching?
- Gift of Fire holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gift of Fire?
- Gift of Fire stars Yuya Yagira, Kasumi Arimura, Haruma Miura, Masaki Miura and Shohei Uno.
- When was Gift of Fire released?
- Gift of Fire was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.