The Land of Hope
希望の国
“What's life after a disaster?”
Synopsis
An old couple, their only son, the son's wife, a young man and his lover live peacefully in a village. Then, a terrifying earthquake strikes that causes a nearby nuclear station to explode. The residents must evacuate, but the family lives on a farm, with only half of the area designated as an evacuation area.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Land of Hope (希望の国) - OFFICIAL HD TRAILER - Sion Sono's Nuclear Disaster DramaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-20
Top Cast
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Isao Natsuyagi
Yasuhiko Ono
Naoko Ohtani
Chieko Ono
Jun Murakami
Yoichi Ono
Megumi Kagurazaka
Izumi Ono
Yutaka Shimizu
Mitsuru Suzuki
Hikari Kajiwara
Yoko
Daikichi Sugawara
Shimura
Takashi Yamanaka
Kato
Kenzō Kawarasaki
Gynecologist
Mariko Tsutsui
Meiko Suzuki
Denden
Ken Suzuki
Akira Hamada
Matsuzaki
Gitan Ohtsuru
Police Officer Tanaka
Satoru Matsuo
Police Officer Terayama
Ryotaro Yonemura
Gas Station Attendant
Mitsuru Fukikoshi
Mizushima
Yusuke Iseya
Tanigawa
Toru Tezuka
Host on TV
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sion Sono
- Screenplay & Story
- Sion Sono
- Original Title
- 希望の国
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Marble Films, Bitters End, Third Window Films, Dongyu Club, King Records, RIKI PROJECT, Grand Marble, pictures dept.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sion Sono
Sion Sono
Shigenori Miki
Junichi Ito
Yuji Sadai, Mizue Kunizane
Department Leadership Roster
Sion Sono
Writer
Sion Sono
Director
Shigenori Miki
Director of Photography
Junichi Ito
Editor
Yuji Sadai
Producer
Mizue Kunizane
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Land of Hope.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Land of Hope
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Land of Hope about?
An old couple, their only son, the son's wife, a young man and his lover live peacefully in a village. Then, a terrifying earthquake strikes that causes a nearby nuclear station to explode. The residents must evacuate, but the family lives on a farm, with only half of the area designated as an evacuation area.
Who directed The Land of Hope?
The Land of Hope was directed by Sion Sono.
Who stars in The Land of Hope?
The principal cast of The Land of Hope includes Isao Natsuyagi, Naoko Ohtani, Jun Murakami, Megumi Kagurazaka, Yutaka Shimizu.
When was The Land of Hope released and how long is it?
The Land of Hope was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.