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Hibana: Spark (2016)
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Original name: 火花
Genre: Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Tokunaga, a comedian who is down on his luck, has a shock encounter with Kamiya, an older comedian when he visits a fireworks event in Atami on a job. Tokunaga is deeply touched by Kamiya and asks if he can become his apprentice. Kamiya is a genius type of comedian who is full of human kindness. He accepts Tokunaga’s proposition on the condition that he will write his biography.
Style:
psychological, captivating, disturbing, emotional, melancholic
Plot:
friendship, comedian, entertainment industry, self discovery, social problems, introspection, lifestyle, life philosophy, personal growth, showbiz, inspiration, aspiration, slice of life, character study, creative block, urban, coming of age, partnership, realism, rivalry, nostalgia, intimate, slow burn, lgbt, mentor ...
Place:
tokyo, indiana, japan
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