Children of the Tsunami
2012, English. Directed by Dan Reed.
One year on: the Japanese tsunami through the eyes of its youngest survivors. On March 11, 2011 Japan was hit by the greatest tsunami in a thousand years. Through compelling testimony from 7-10-year-old survivors, the film reveals how the deadly wave and the Fukushima nuclear accident have changed children's lives forever. The story unfolds at two key locations: a primary school where 74 children were killed by the tsunami; and a school close to the Fukushima nuclear plant, attended by children evacuated from the nuclear exclusion zone. Radiation and its possible long-term effects are a constant worry for parents and children who choose to remain in Fukushima. Many parents have placed severe restrictions on where their children can go, how they dress and what they can eat and drink.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 13 March 2012
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Dan Reed
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Children of the Tsunami runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
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Which OTT platform is Children of the Tsunami on?
Children of the Tsunami isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Children of the Tsunami?
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Who directed Children of the Tsunami?
Children of the Tsunami (2012) was directed by Dan Reed and stars Dominic West.