Flames of a Flower

Flames of a Flower 2025 Directed by Kojima Oudai 火の華

It dazzles or destroys his soul.

Shimada, a former Self-Defense Force member, suffers from severe PTSD following the loss of a comrade in a firefight in war-torn South Sudan, a tragedy covered up by the government. Shining a light into Shimada's solitary life in illegal arms manufacturing is a job as an apprentice at a traditional Japanese fireworks factory. There he begins crafting fireworks alongside the master artisan and fellow craftsmen who embrace fireworks that illuminate people's peaceful lives. Yet, parallel to Shimada's journey, his comrades-in-arms with unresolved feelings team up on radical acts to expose the government's cover-up, escalating tensions and pulling Shimada back into the darkness he thought he'd left behind.

Country Japan

Production Country Japan

Language Japanese

Spoken Languages English , Japanese

Gneres Drama , Thriller

Production Company GAGA Corporation

Release Date 31 October 2025

124 mins