Nuclear Nation (2013) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2013 · 145 min · Japanese

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Directed by

Atsushi Funahashi

Following a devastating tsunami that cripples the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, residents of Futaba are forced to flee, leaving their homes and livelihoods behind. A year later, these survivors find themselves in a state of uncertainty, unable to return to the contaminated area. This documentary explores the difficult situation faced by those affected, examining the complex history of nuclear power in Japan and posing profound questions about the risks and rewards of harnessing such immense energy.