The Radiant (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, The Radiant is a history and documentary film directed by The Otolith Group, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. The Radiant explores the aftermath of March 11, 2011, when the Tohoku earthquake triggered a tsunami that killed many thousands and caused the partial meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on the east coast of Japan. Burdened by the difficult task of representing the invisible aftermath of nuclear fallout, The Radiant travels through time and space to invoke the historical promises of nuclear energy and the threats of radiation that converge in Japan in the months immediately following the disaster.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Radiant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Radiant tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
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