252: Signal of Life
Watch TrailerAt some point in the distant future, a massive, catastrophic earthquake strikes Tokyo, causing the temperature of the Pacific Ocean to rise meteorically and the largest typhoon in recorded Japanese history to sweep toward the city and inundate it with water. The Tokyo Fire Department and its team of crack rescuers swing into action, and shortly after they do, a distress call arises from an underground subway station - with repeated indications of the rescue code, 252 252, and the exclamation "We Have Survivors." It soon becomes apparent that the local rescue squad must attempt to save the survivors, doing so at the expense of their own lives and safety. Written by Nathan Southern
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 252 生存者あり |
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Director | Nobuo Mizuta |
| Runtime | 128 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (13 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The action here isn't perfunctory — it's considered, with internal logic. The staging of fights and chases shows a director who knows the genre from the inside.
A well-made ride. Doesn't claim depth, but does its job honestly and without boredom.
For those who appreciate a solidly made genre film without pretensions.
Director: Nobuo Mizuta
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: In company with popcorn. Loud, with a big screen — that's what it was made for.
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