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Release Year2019
Runtime2h 10m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes6
DirectorFutoshi Sato
WritersFutoshi Sato
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Seal Of The Sun
About The Seal Of The Sun
At 2:46 PM on March 11, 2011, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant experiences a black out due to the aftermath of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The cooling system fails at the nuclear power plant and the temperature of the nuclear reactor rises. The worst case is coming. Scientists face an unexpected situation and government officials are confused by lack of information. Residents says goodbye to their hometown before evacuating.
Directed by Futoshi Sato, The Seal Of The Sun leans on a strong ensemble — Yukiya Kitamura, Shima Onishi, Yuri Nakamura — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2019.
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