Throughout time, mankind has chased after the dream of immortality. The Phoenix, in the form of bird of fire, is said to hold the key to immortal life. Great warriors, greedy princesses, ambitious scientists and ordinary people have all desired its power. Great wars are waged in a vain attempt to possess it resulting in the rise and fall of great civilizations. Phoenix is a collection of five fables from the distant past, present and future depicting how people have perished in their desire to obtain the bird. They are the lucky ones for the ones that find true immortality experience the burden of living forever. Spoken Languages: English, Japanese, English subtitles.