U.S. label Film Movement will bring to Blu-ray Japanese star Takeshi Kitano's film
Hana-Bi a.k.a.
Fireworks (1997), starring Takeshi Kitano, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ren Ôsugi, Susumu Terajima, and Tetsu Watanabe. The release will be available for purchase on September 19.
Synopsis: Former police officer Nishi feels responsible for the shattered lives of his loved ones. His partner Horibe has been crippled in a disastrous stakeout, a colleague is shot dead by the same villain, and his own wife has a terminal illness. In debt to a yakuza loanshark, Nishi conceives a bank robbery to provide for his partner, help the dead cop's widow, and take one last holiday throughout Japan with his wife and share a final taste of happiness. A highly original crime drama written, directed and starring Takeshi Kitano.
Special Feature and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW REMASTER of the film
- Audio Commentary by David Fear, film writer for Rolling Stone magazine
- Making-of featurette
- Illustrated collector's booklet featuring essay by film writer Jasper Sharp, cast and crew credits, and production stills
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature