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Salt of the Earth

2014·Show
4Episodes in1Season
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Romance5
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Mystery, crime, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Kensaku Kamimura is an archeologist. He makes a discovery that overturns history. Kensaku's discovery proves humans existed in Japan at a time where it was previously thought they did not. The small village of Shiona, where Kensaku made his discovery, also feels an influx of new people coming to the area. Kensaku's discovery is to be written into textbooks with the help of editor Rina Sakuma. Rina becomes attracted to Kensaku as they spend time together. Meanwhile, the bone of a female student is discovered at an excavation site where Kensaku works. The female student went missing 13 years ago. Detective Taichi Yukinaga, who worked on the case back then, resumes his investigation. A scholar visits Rina and tells her that Kensaku's discovery has been manipulated.
Archaeological MysteryCold Case CrimeHistorical RevisionismConspiracy ThrillerIntellectual IntrigueSlow-Burn DramaPsychological SuspenseJapanese DramaUnreliable Narratives

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51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Salt of the Earth rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Salt of the Earth have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

When did Salt of the Earth air?

It ran from 2014 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is Salt of the Earth in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.