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Takeshi Kitano, who made it, must be very serene or very angry; only extreme states allow such a narrow focus.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Fireworks
Thank you - thank you for everything.
1997 · 1h 43m · N/A
Crime, Drama
Directed by
Takeshi Kitano
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Fireworks
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Beleaguered police detective Nishi takes desperate measures to try and set things right in a world gone wrong. With those close to him suffering their own tribulations, Nishi's methods become increasingly extreme.
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