I Live in Fear

Year: 1955

Runtime: 103 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Akira Kurosawa

DramaPolitics and human rightsDangerous technology and the apocalypseIntense political and terrorist thrillersShow All…

Kiichi Nakajima, an aging foundry owner, becomes convinced that a looming nuclear war will devastate Japan and decides to relocate his family to Brazil for safety. His relatives have him declared incompetent, prompting Dr. Harada, a domestic‑court counselor, to intervene and mediate the dispute.

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