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Fukushima, 10 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Where are families separated by the nuclear accident and young men who have had their youth stolen from them heading? This is a story of bitter anger and heartfelt prayer towards society that questions modern Japan.

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James Hadfield Japan Times There’s no doubting Matsui’s sincerity, but this is deeply paranoid stuff. Rated: 2/5 Sep 23, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Yoshihiko Matsui

Director

Oshiro Maeda

Actor

Airu Kubozuka

Actor

Shuji Kashiwabara

Actor

Arata Iura

Actor

Taiga Yasugi

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Synopsis Fukushima, 10 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Where are families separated by the nuclear accident and young men who have had their youth stolen from them heading? This is a story of bitter anger and heartfelt prayer towards society that questions modern Japan.
Director
Yoshihiko Matsui
Screenwriter
Yoshihiko Matsui
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
2h 10m