Love Stories from Fukuoka 15: The Undying Fireworks of Love (2020)
A tender Japanese TV romance about a fleeting summer night in Fukuoka and the love that refuses to fade two years later.
Love Stories from Fukuoka 15: The Undying Fireworks of Love - Movie Information
- Original Title: 福岡恋愛白書15 消えない恋の花火
- Release Year: 2020
- Directed by: Tadaaki Horai
- Type: Movie
- Genres: TV Movie, Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 0m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Production Companies: Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting, st'blue
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: 福岡恋愛白書15 ~消えない恋の花火~ (JP)
Love Stories from Fukuoka 15: The Undying Fireworks of Love - Plot
In "Mienai Koi no Hanabi," Kana Kojima is a 27-year-old dental assistant living in Tokyo. A depressed girl who has delusions while denying her fateful encounter. One summer day, Kana visits Fukuoka for work and meets a tall, handsome, medical consultant, Hiroki Watanabe, who she becomes interested in on their first encounter. Kana spends the night on a drive around the city in Hiroki's car. Escorted by a man from Fukuoka, Hiroki, Kana has an emotion she has never experienced. "I wish the night didn't end ..." After the end of the night, they never met again. The only thing they did was exchange one email the next day. However, her thoughts for Hiroki did not go away. Two years later, summer comes back to Fukuoka. On the night of the Ohori Fireworks Festival, Kana decides to meet Hiroki. Does the love between Tokyo and Fukuoka have no beginning or future?
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Love Stories from Fukuoka 15: The Undying Fireworks of Love - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Tadaaki Horai
Main Cast
- Ren Ishikawa
- Tetsuya Iwanaga
- Motoki Ochiai
- Miki Kanai
- Hiromasa Taguchi
- Kenji Iwaya
Writers
- Miho Aotsuka
Producers
- Ayumi Kondo
- Fumitsugu Ijuin
Love Stories from Fukuoka 15: The Undying Fireworks of Love - FAQs
What is Love Stories from Fukuoka 15 about?
The story follows Kana Kojima, a 27-year-old Tokyo dental assistant who visits Fukuoka for work and spends one magical night driving around the city with Hiroki Watanabe, a charming medical consultant. Two years later, she returns for the Ohori Fireworks Festival hoping to rekindle what was left unfinished between them.
Does Love Stories from Fukuoka 15 have a happy ending?
The film builds toward a bittersweet reunion at the Ohori Fireworks Festival, where Kana finally confronts her lingering feelings for Hiroki after two years apart. Whether their long-distance connection blossoms into something real is the emotional heart of the story — and the answer is well worth the journey.
Where can you watch Love Stories from Fukuoka 15?
You can watch Love Stories from Fukuoka 15: The Undying Fireworks of Love on Amazon Video, where it's available to rent or buy. It's a great pick for a cozy evening if you enjoy heartfelt Japanese romance stories.
What is the Ohori Fireworks Festival in the film?
The Ohori Fireworks Festival is a real annual event held at Ohori Park in Fukuoka, Japan. In the film, it serves as the emotional backdrop for Kana's reunion with Hiroki two years after their first meeting, giving the story its title and its most visually romantic moment.
Who are the main actors in Love Stories from Fukuoka 15?
The lead roles are played by Ren Ishikawa as Kana Kojima, the Tokyo dental assistant at the heart of the story, and Tetsuya Iwanaga as Hiroki Watanabe, the charming Fukuoka medical consultant she falls for. The supporting cast includes Motoki Ochiai, Miki Kanai, Hiromasa Taguchi, and Kenji Iwaya.
Is Love Stories from Fukuoka 15 part of a series?
Yes — this film is the fifteenth installment in the Love Stories from Fukuoka anthology series, produced by Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting. Each entry tells a standalone romantic story set in Fukuoka, Japan, making them easy to enjoy independently without watching the previous films in the series.
Who directed Love Stories from Fukuoka 15?
Tadaaki Horai directed the film and also served as its editor. The screenplay was written by Miho Aotsuka, and the project was produced by Ayumi Kondo and Fumitsugu Ijuin under Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting and st'blue.
What are similar movies to Love Stories from Fukuoka 15?
If you enjoyed this film, you might also like My Rainy Days (2009), a Japanese romance with a similar emotional depth, or After the Storm (2019) for more heartfelt storytelling. Western picks like The Magic of Ordinary Days (2005) and Home by Spring (2018) offer a comparable warmth and romantic tone.
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