Summaries

A newspaper editor (played by Shin'ichi Tsutsumi) who deals with the crash of Japan Airlines Flight 123.

On August 12, 1985, a jumbo jet crashes, causing 520 fatalities, making the accident the biggest single-plane accident in the world. The local press reporters are tossed about by the waves of facts and rumors. While overwhelmed by the magnitude of the accident, Yuuki, in charge of this crash report at a local newspaper, faces a string of decision-making moments. What are news and a reporter? How should a man do his work and survive in a corporate hierarchy? What do family and friends mean to him? An intriguing story, which keeps the audience on the edge of tension and reality.

Details

Keywords
  • based on novel
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Jul 4, 2008
Countries of origin Japan
Language Japanese
Filming locations Mishima, Shizuoka, Japan
Production companies Be-Wild

Box office

Gross worldwide $10319706

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 25m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio

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