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The Sands of Kurobe

1968 · 196 min Drama
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

Kitagawa is an engineer charged with construction of a gigantic tunnel through the Japan Alps for the transportation of equipment in the building of the massive Kurobe Dam. The tunnel crosses an earthquake fault and Kitagawa is beleaguered not only by cave-ins and flooding, but by strife between management and the workers's union. Adding to Kitagawa's stress is the knowledge that as his attention is pulled inexorably toward the tunnel construction, his youngest daughter is dying from leukemia.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 黒部の太陽
Year 1968
Country Japan
Genre Drama
Director Kei Kumai
Runtime 196 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (6 votes)

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The Sands of Kurobe has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1968. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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