A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
September 25, 2010
Original Title:
おにいちゃんのハナビ
Alternate Titles:
Oniichan no Hanabi
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
Aprés
Bandai Visual
Ennet
Hori Agency
K-Factory
Micott & Basara K.K.
Pony Canyon
Production Countries:
Japan
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 119
On September 9th, the day of the Katakai Fireworks Festival, high school student Hana comes home from the hospital after six months of treatment for leukemia. She then discovers that her older brother Taro has become a social recluse. Taro used to be tender, smart and proud of his younger sister, but now he even turns his back on her and stays in his room. With Hana's help Taro slowly opens up to the world again. Then, with winter approaching, Hana has a relapse with her leukemia. Taro comes to the hospital everyday to visit Hana and soon learns that the Katakai Fireworks Festival is a symbol of happiness for Hana. Taro then takes the initiative to make Hana happy and approaches the town's youth group once more for admittance.
Director:
Masahiro Kunimoto
Director of Photography:
Tokushô Kikumura
Executive Producer:
Takatoshi Suzuki
Makeup & Hair:
Mutsuki Sakai
Original Music Composer:
Kayo Konishi
Yukio Kondo
Producer:
Yoshihiro Kato
Machiko Komatsu
Satoshi Suzuki
Screenplay:
Masafumi Nishida
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