Alone Again in Fukushima
劇場版 ナオト、いまもひとりっきり
Synopsis
“Alone Again is Fukushima” is the long-awaited sequel to "Alone in Fukushima" (2015), which followed Naoto Matsumura, a man who remained in the nuclear zone in Fukushima to tend animals. The film has followed Naoto for nearly a decade and portrays how Naoto and the animals survived the residents' return to the town, Tokyo Olympics, and COVID-19. In the course of 10 years, many animals and humans were born and died. But Naoto remained in the town and took care of the animals. He raised chickens and kept bees in order to survive. In 2017, Tomioka became the place where people can come back to live, however most young people didn’t return. There is no end in sight for the nuclear crisis in Fukushima. The contaminated water is overflowing and will be pumped out to the ocean soon. Meanwhile the government is trying to restart the nuclear reactors all over the country. The film will give us a chance to reflect on this situation by looking at how Naoto and animals survive in Fukushima.
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「劇場版 ナオト、いまもひとりっきり」予告編
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-18
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mayu Nakamura
- Original Title
- 劇場版 ナオト、いまもひとりっきり
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mayu Nakamura
Hideki Seino
Tetsujirô Yamagami
Department Leadership Roster
Mayu Nakamura
Director
Tetsujirô Yamagami
Producer
Hideki Seino
Editor
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What is Alone Again in Fukushima about?
“Alone Again is Fukushima” is the long-awaited sequel to "Alone in Fukushima" (2015), which followed Naoto Matsumura, a man who remained in the nuclear zone in Fukushima to tend animals. The film has followed Naoto for nearly a decade and portrays how Naoto and the animals survived the residents' return to the town, Tokyo Olympics, and COVID-19. In the course of 10 years, many animals and humans were born and died. But Naoto remained in the town and took care of the animals. He raised chickens and kept bees in order to survive. In 2017, Tomioka became the place where people can come back to live, however most young people didn’t return. There is no end in sight for the nuclear crisis in Fukushima. The contaminated water is overflowing and will be pumped out to the ocean soon. Meanwhile the government is trying to restart the nuclear reactors all over the country. The film will give us a chance to reflect on this situation by looking at how Naoto and animals survive in Fukushima.
Who directed Alone Again in Fukushima?
Alone Again in Fukushima was directed by Mayu Nakamura.
Who stars in Alone Again in Fukushima?
The principal cast of Alone Again in Fukushima includes Naoto Matsumura.
When was Alone Again in Fukushima released and how long is it?
Alone Again in Fukushima was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.