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.
Direction
Restrained chaos — no Hollywood heroics, just terrified humans.
Production
Authentic reactor interiors shot at decommissioned plants.
Director
Futoshi Sato
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Several cast members are actual Fukushima evacuees; their improvised farewell scenes weren't in the script.
Released before the government's 2021 decision to release treated water, making its warning feel prophetic.
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