150 miles separate residents of Futaba from their homes as they relocate to an abandoned high school in Tokyo following the Fukushima disaster.
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150 miles separate residents of Futaba from their homes as they relocate to an abandoned high school in Tokyo following the Fukushima disaster.
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Synopsis
Yoshiko Hashimoto, the mayor of Futaba, faces the daunting task of relocating her community after the March 11, 2011, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Fukushima. Many residents move to an abandoned high school in Tokyo, 150 miles from their homes. Filmmaker Atsushi Funahashi captures their struggles as they adapt to life away from Futaba. Among them is a farmer who defies government orders to care for his cows. The documentary details the emotional and physical challenges these individuals confront in their new lives.
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Why Watch
- Meet Futaba's mayor and hear his story.
- Follow a farmer caring for his cows against orders.
- See the impact of the Fukushima disaster on real lives.
Did You Know
- Residents of Futaba relocated to a high school in Tokyo, 150 miles away.
- The film was directed by Atsushi Funahashi in 2012.
- The documentary has a runtime of 145 minutes.
- Yoshiko Hashimoto appears multiple times in the cast.
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What event prompted the relocation of residents in Futaba?
The March 11, 2011, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Fukushima prompted the relocation.
Where did the residents of Futaba relocate to?
Residents of Futaba relocated to an abandoned high school in Tokyo, 150 miles away.
Who is the filmmaker of Nuclear Nation?
Atsushi Funahashi is the filmmaker of Nuclear Nation.
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