The Days

Limited Series

TV-14

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Depicts the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident that occurred in 2011 over a period of 7 days. From the three perspectives of the government, corporate organizations, and those who put their lives on the line. It will approach what really happened on that day and in that place.

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8 Episodes

The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Is Submerged
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The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Is SubmergedMarch 11, 2011; 225 kilometers from Tokyo, a 15 meter high tsunami hits the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, damaging one of the cooling systems.
No Need to Evacuate
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No Need to EvacuateWhile still unable to get an assessment of the situation from Fukushima Daiichi, the government tells the public to stay calm and remain in their homes.
Radioactive Emissions Will Be Minimal
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Radioactive Emissions Will Be MinimalPressure in the containment vessel starts to rapidly rise. With a catastrophic explosion imminent, TOEPCO suggests releasing the gas into the atmosphere.
It Would Mean Turning Our Backs on Fukushima
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It Would Mean Turning Our Backs on FukushimaWith the power still down, the valves will have to be opened manually. With heavy hearts, some workers ask if they can evacuate to a safer location.
Our Company Has Lost Its Mind
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Our Company Has Lost Its MindStation Manager Yoshida decides to use seawater as a cooling source, but TOEPCO headquarters tells him to wait for authorization from the administration.
I Can No Longer Leave Here Alive
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I Can No Longer Leave Here AliveWhen pressure in the containment vessel finally starts to decrease, TOEPCO headquarters want on-site workers to get back to work, but Yoshida is wary.
Decide the Conditions for Evacuation
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Decide the Conditions for EvacuationAs the administration and TOEPCO headquarters grow increasingly impatient, Station Manager Yoshida asks for permission to evacuate some on-site workers.
A Scenario of Japan's Collapse
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A Scenario of Japan's CollapseThe Prime Minister is informed that in a worst case scenario, a third of the country — including the Tokyo area — will become uninhabitable for decades.