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Nuclear Nation focuses on the aftermath of the March 11, 2011, tsunami and nuclear disaster in Fukushima. The film follows the residents of Futaba as they relocate to an abandoned high school in Tokyo, which is 150 miles away from their homes. Filmmaker Atsushi Funahashi captures their emotional and physical struggles as they adapt to life in a new environment, away from their homeland.
The documentary features key individuals, including the town's mayor, who represents the community's lost homeland, and a farmer who defies government orders to care for his cows. The film presents a detailed account of the experiences faced by those affected by the disaster, illustrating the profound impact of the nuclear crisis on their lives.
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.
Perfect For
Fukushima disasterNuclear energy issuesJapanese culture