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The Land of Hope

2012Movie2 h 13 min

Drama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes50%54%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes50%54%

Summary

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.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 25

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Directed by
Sion Sono
Written by
Sion Sono
Produced by
Yuji Sadai, Mizue Kunizane
Music by
Hajime Komiya

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Facts

October 20, 2012 · 2 h 13 min · Drama

Released
October 20, 2012
Runtime
2 h 13 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, Taiwan
Available in
10 countries

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Where can I stream The Land of Hope?

AsianCrushCineverse

In the United States, The Land of Hope is free with ads on AsianCrush and Cineverse. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Land of Hope worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is The Land of Hope plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Land of Hope in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.