based on novel or book

House on Fire (1986)

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Adapted from autobiographical story by Kazuo Dan, who published it a few months before his death

In the 50s, the complicated life of a popular writer who must share his life with his family, his numerous mistresses and his work

Cast & Crew

Director
Kinji Fukasaku
  • Profile picture of Ken Ogata
    Kazuo Katsura Ken Ogata
  • Profile picture of Ayumi Ishida
    Yoriko Ayumi Ishida
  • Profile picture of Mieko Harada
    Keiko Yajima Mieko Harada
  • Profile picture of Keiko Matsuzaka
    Tokuko Tanayoshi Keiko Matsuzaka
  • Profile picture of Renji Ishibashi
    Kazuo's father Renji Ishibashi
  • Profile picture of Fumi Dan
    Kazuo's mother Fumi Dan
  • Profile picture of Hatsuo Yamaya
    Tokuko's father Hatsuo Yamaya
  • Profile picture of Junko Miyauchi
    Tokuko's mother Junko Miyauchi

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book