The Blue Light
2003, Japanese. Directed by Yukio Ninagawa.
Shuichi Kushimori is a 17 year old high school student who lives happily with his mother and stepsister. One day, without warning, his estranged stepfather returns home from a long absence. He quickly falls into a circle of drinking and starts abusing his ex-wife and daughter. When he begins making sexual advances towards Shuichi’s stepsister, Shuichi is compelled to take matters into his own hands.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 15 March 2003
- Original title
- 青の炎
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yukio Ninagawa, Takuya Miyawaki
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What The Blue Light is based on
The Blue Light is based on The Blue Flame (1999) by Yusuke Kishi.
1999
The Blue Flame
By Yusuke Kishi
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The Blue Light runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
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Which OTT platform is The Blue Light on?
The Blue Light isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 March 2003. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Blue Light?
If you liked The Blue Light, try Barron's Cove, Inside Man, The Parts You Lose.
Who directed The Blue Light?
The Blue Light (2003) was directed by Yukio Ninagawa and stars Kazunari Ninomiya, Aya Matsuura, Anne Suzuki.
What is The Blue Light based on?
The Blue Light is based on The Blue Flame (1999) by Yusuke Kishi.