Fireworks from the Heart (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2010, Fireworks from the Heart is a drama film directed by Masahiro Kunimoto, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. On September 9th, the day of the Katakai Fireworks Festival, high school student Hana comes home from the hospital after six months of treatment for leukemia. She then discovers that her older brother Taro has become a social recluse. Taro used to be tender, smart and proud of his younger sister, but now he even turns his back on her and stays in his room. With Hana's help Taro slowly opens up to the world again. Then, with winter approaching, Hana has a relapse with her leukemia. Taro comes to the hospital everyday to visit Hana and soon learns that the Katakai Fireworks Festival is a symbol of happiness for Hana. Taro then takes the initiative to make Hana happy and approaches the town's youth group once more for admittance.
Who’s in it. Fireworks from the Heart stars Kengo Kora as Taro Sudo, Mitsuki Tanimura as Hana Sudo, Yoshiko Miyazaki as Tomoko Sudo and Ren Osugi as Kuniakira Sudo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Fireworks from the Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fireworks from the Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fireworks from the Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fireworks from the Heart (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fireworks from the Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fireworks from the Heart worth watching?
- Fireworks from the Heart holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fireworks from the Heart?
- Fireworks from the Heart stars Kengo Kora, Mitsuki Tanimura, Yoshiko Miyazaki, Ren Osugi and Saori.
- When was Fireworks from the Heart released?
- Fireworks from the Heart was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.