Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare

2026 · 90 min · EN · R · 7.0 (34 votes)

Dir. James Jones, Megumi Inman · Starring Ikuo Izawa, Carl Pilliteri, Wakana Yokoyama, Martin Fackler, Naoto Kan, Katsuaki Hirano

“Nine days to save a nation.”

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The definitive account of Japan’s struggle as it faced a nuclear catastrophe while still reeling from the devastation of an earthquake and tsunami.

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This is a profoundly somber and harrowing experience, steadily unfolding a narrative of immense struggle and environmental devastation. It feels like a stark, investigative journey into a world grappling with the aftermath of unimaginable catastrophe, leaving a lasting impression of human resilience amidst profound tragedy.

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