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ほたるの星 (2004) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

2004 · Film · ★ 4.5

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Released in 2004, ほたるの星 is a drame film directed by Hiroshi Sugawara, running about 101 minutes. “Wouldn't it be beautiful to see fireflies dancing here?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After finally passing his teacher's exam, Miwa (Yukiyoshi Ozawa) devoted himself to teaching in a rustic primary school. He struggles to get through to his students, until he creates a class project to raise fireflies to fly over it once again. All students, even the reserved girl Hikari (Risako Sugaya), become passionately involved in the project. However, it brings them into conflict with parents and the school, one problem after another stands in his way.

Who’s in it. ほたるの星 stars Yukiyoshi Ozawa as Hajime Miwa, Risako Sugaya as Hikari Hoshi, Koji Yakusho as Mr. Takiguchi and Mirai Yamamoto as Ms. Nanami, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, ほたるの星 has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch ほたるの星 page.

If you liked it. Fans of ほたるの星 tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch ほたるの星 (2004)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for ほたるの星 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is ほたるの星 worth watching?
ほたるの星 holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in ほたるの星?
ほたるの星 stars Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Risako Sugaya, Koji Yakusho, Mirai Yamamoto and Nobuo Yana.
When was ほたるの星 released?
ほたるの星 was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.