The Land of Hope (希望の国, Kibō no Kuni) is a 2012 Japanese film directed by Sion Sono.[1] Following a nuclear accident, nearby residents are forced to evacuate. A pregnant evacuee fears that she is still at risk from radiation even in her new location, while her in-laws refuse to leave their home.
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| Directed by | Sion Sono |
| Starring | Isao Natsuyagi Naoko Otani Jun Murakami Megumi Kagurazaka DenDen |
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Running time | 133 minutes |
| Countries | Japan United Kingdom Taiwan |
| Language | Japanese |
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An earthquake hits Japan causing a nuclear power plant to explode. In a small village in the fictitious Nagashima prefecture, a couple of farmers lead a most peaceful existence and cling to their property despite the instructions of the authorities who define a security perimeter cutting the locality in two. Son and daughter-in-law leave for another village, where Izumi, the young wife, discovers that she is going to give birth to a child. A film evoking the nuclear disaster in Fukushima on March 11, 2011.
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References edit
- ^ J Hurtado (2012-08-27). "Newest Trailer For LAND OF HOPE Proves Sion Sono's Got Real Dramatic Chops". Twitch. Retrieved 2012-08-28.
- ^ a b c d e J Hurtado (2012-01-20). "Sion Sono's Latest LAND OF HOPE In Production W/Third Window, Rapid Eye Movies, & Joint Entertainment". Twitch. Retrieved 2012-08-28.
External links edit
- Official website (in Japanese)
- The Land of Hope at IMDb
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