Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange (2015)
Yamakura of the Kobe Fire Department aspires to wear the vaunted “orange” uniform of an elite rescue force that only 3% of all firefighters can attain. But to do so, he and his fellow trainees must suffer through the most rigorous training. As Yamakura and his fellow trainees grit their teeth and complain, their superior officer, Sakurai, impresses upon them the lessons of the Great Hanshin Earthquake (Kobe Earthquake) 20 years ago as “the only time we ever lost.” What happened on the front lines of rescue that day and in the aftermath? What raced through the hearts and minds of rescuers as they tried to get a handle on unimaginable disaster? The shocking facts pour from Sakurai’s mouth in hopes of preparing the recruits for the unforgettable event that awaits them.
Cast
- Takaya Kamikawa - Yuji Kohinata
- Asuka Kudo - Takashi Yamakura
- Mitsuki Tanimura
- Sayaka Akimoto
- Yuka Itaya
- Eiko Koike
- Takuma Otoo
- Mitsuko Baisho
- Tetta Sugimoto
Screenplay
- Manabu Uda (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange about?
- Yamakura of the Kobe Fire Department aspires to wear the vaunted “orange” uniform of an elite rescue force that only 3% of all firefighters can attain. But to do so, he and his fellow trainees must suffer through the most rigorous training. As Yamakura and his fellow trainees grit their teeth and complain, their superior officer, Sakurai, impresses upon them the lessons of the Great Hanshin Earthquake (Kobe Earthquake) 20 years ago as “the only time we ever lost.” What happened on the front lines of rescue that day and in the aftermath? What raced through the hearts and minds of rescuers as they tried to get a handle on unimaginable disaster? The shocking facts pour from Sakurai’s mouth in hopes of preparing the recruits for the unforgettable event that awaits them.
- Who directed Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange?
- Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange was directed by Akihiko Watase.
- Who stars in Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange?
- Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange stars Takaya Kamikawa, Asuka Kudo, Mitsuki Tanimura, Sayaka Akimoto, Yuka Itaya, Eiko Koike.
- How long is Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange?
- Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange?
- Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange is a TV Movie film.
- Where was Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange produced?
- Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange was produced in Japan.