Fireworks (1997)
Work is All I've Ever Known.
Genre : Crime, Drama
Runtime : 1H 43M
Director : Takeshi Kitano
Synopsis
Detective Nishi is relieved from a stakeout to visit his sick wife in hospital. He is informed that she is terminally ill, and is advised to take her home. During his visit, a suspect shoots one detective dead and leaves Nishi's partner, Horibe, paralyzed. Nishi leaves the police force to spend time with his wife at home, and must find a way to pay off his debts to the yakuza.
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