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2012103 min0documentary

5.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

No Man's Zone

2012103 min0documentary

5.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

A 20-km evacuation zone was established around Fukushima's power plant after the catastrophic meltdown following the tsunami on March 11, 2011.

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A 20-km evacuation zone was established around Fukushima's power plant after the catastrophic meltdown following the tsunami on March 11, 2011.

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Toshi Fujiwara

Toshi Fujiwaradirector

Toshi Fujiwara

Toshi Fujiwarawriter

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Toshi Fujiwara enters the No Man's Zone around Fukushima after the tsunami struck on March 11, 2011. Within 24 hours of the disaster, authorities evacuated all residents from a 20-km radius due to a nuclear meltdown at the nearby power plant. Fujiwara interviews people who remained in their homes, documenting their experiences amid the silence of abandoned streets. He captures scenes of cherry blossoms blooming next to remnants of a disrupted community and the presence of workers in protective clothing.

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