He uses the money to provide for those he hurt—sending art supplies to Horibe and funds to his deceased partner's widow—before taking his wife on one last, peaceful road trip across Japan. Thematic & Symbolic Analysis “Hana-Bi” by Takeshi Kitano (Review) - Opus

The story follows , a stoic former police detective whose life has been devastated by tragedy.

The following report summarizes the key elements of the 1997 Japanese film (also known as Fireworks ), written, directed, and edited by Takeshi Kitano , who also stars in the leading role. Film Overview Release Date: September 3, 1997 (Venice Film Festival) Genre: Crime Drama Director/Writer/Editor: Takeshi Kitano (Beat Takeshi) Composer: Joe Hisaishi

Nishi retires after a botched arrest that left one colleague dead and his partner, Horibe , paralyzed and suicidal.

Takeshi Kitano (Nishi), Kayoko Kishimoto (Miyuki), Ren Osugi (Horibe) Narrative Summary

Nishi’s young daughter has died, and his wife, Miyuki , is terminally ill with leukemia.

To pay for his wife's medical care and settle debts with yakuza loan sharks, Nishi robs a bank disguised as a policeman.