Independent British distributors Third Window Films have detailed their upcoming Blu-ray release of Takeshi Kitano's film Fireworks a.k.a. Hana-Bi (1997), starring Takeshi Kitano, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ren Ôsugi, Susumu Terajima, and Tetsu Watanabe. The release will be available for purchase on January 11.
Synopsis: Takeshi Kitano directs, writes and stars in this downbeat thriller. Monosyllabic detective Nishi (Kitano) leaves the force after his partner Horibe is seriously wounded and two colleagues are killed in pursuit of a gunman. Dedicating his life to caring for his terminally ill wife, as well as providing for the wheelchair-bound Horibe, Nishi accrues crippling debts. After robbing a bank to ease his financial worries, Nishi takes his wife on a final holiday, pursued by loan sharks and the police. New 2K restoration.
Special Features and Specs:
30-minute documentary from the film's original release
Interview with Takeshi Kitano
Audio commentary by film critic Mark Schilling
New trailer
5.1 Surround Sound
Removable subtitles
Cardboard slipcase with new illustrated design (limited to 1000 units only)