Girl with the Fire Banner

Girl with the Fire Banner

1958 · 77 min · ★ 5.0

Fearless girl firefighter Oharu and skilled firefighter Shintaro battle against their evil rivals who threaten to take over Oharu’s family’s turf.

Directed by Kinnosuke Fukada · Written by Morimasa Owaku

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