Synopsis

As the days drift into mid-August, families throughout Japan gather for Obon, a time when ancestral spirits are believed to return for a visit. In Nagasaki Prefecture, this cherished tradition is celebrated with a vibrant exuberance: skyrockets are launched at ancestral graves, and firecrackers blaze. For three days, we observe an enduring fireworks shop in Nagasaki, documenting the scenes unfolding within its walls. We meet two brothers, their hearts filled with affection as they recall their m