Japan Sinks (2006)
In the aftermath of a major earthquake, scientists predict that Japan will sink into the sea. As further disasters follow, politicians plead with other countries to take refugees, while scientists struggle to save Japan itself.
Director: Shinji Higuchi
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Adventure, Science Fiction
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: July 15, 2006
Cast
- Tsuyoshi Kusanagi - Toshio Onodera
- Ko Shibasaki - Reiko Abe
- Etsushi Toyokawa - Yusuke Tadokoro
- Mao Daichi - Saori Takamori
- Mitsuhiro Oikawa - Yuki Tatsuya
- Mayuko Fukuda - Misaki Kuraki
- Hideko Yoshida - Tamae Tanokura
- Akira Emoto - Professor Fukuhara
- Jun Kunimura - Acting Prime Minister Kyosuke Nozaki
- Koji Ishizaka - Prime Minister Naoyuki Yamamoto
Screenplay
- Sakyo Komatsu (Novel)
- Masato Katō (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Taro Kawazu
Editing: Hiroshi Okuda
Production: dentsu, J-dream, MBS, Sedic, Shogakukan, TOHO, TBS, Stardust Pictures
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Box Office: $48M
Original Language: ja
Themes
Volcanic Forces: Earth's Fire, Volcano Eruption and Dangerous Trek
Keywords
japan, earthquake, disaster
Trailer
Japan Sinks TrailerSimilar Movies
More Films by Director: Shinji Higuchi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Japan Sinks about?
- In the aftermath of a major earthquake, scientists predict that Japan will sink into the sea. As further disasters follow, politicians plead with other countries to take refugees, while scientists struggle to save Japan itself.
- Who directed Japan Sinks?
- Japan Sinks was directed by Shinji Higuchi.
- Who stars in Japan Sinks?
- Japan Sinks stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Ko Shibasaki, Etsushi Toyokawa, Mao Daichi, Mitsuhiro Oikawa, Mayuko Fukuda.
- How long is Japan Sinks?
- Japan Sinks has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is Japan Sinks?
- Japan Sinks is a Drama, Thriller, Adventure, Science Fiction film.
- How much did Japan Sinks gross?
- Japan Sinks grossed $48M worldwide.
- Where was Japan Sinks produced?
- Japan Sinks was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Japan Sinks?
- The themes of Japan Sinks include: Volcanic Forces: Earth's Fire, Volcano Eruption and Dangerous Trek.