Shadow of Fire


Shadow of Fire is a 2023 Japanese war drama film written and directed by Shinya Tsukamoto.
The film premiered at the Horizons section of the 80th Venice [International Film Festival|80th edition] of the Venice Film Festival, winning the NETPAC Award. it was awarded the Mainichi [Film Award for Excellence Film|Award for Excellence Film] at the 78th Mainichi Film Awards.

Plot

In the aftermath of the Pacific War, a woman lives alone in a tavern that is one of the only buildings left standing after her city was fire bombed. In order to survive, she is referred to by a pimp, who sends men to the tavern who physically take advantage of her.

Cast