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2006·135 min·Dir. Shinji Higuchi·★ 5.6
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In the aftermath of a major earthquake, scientists predict that Japan will sink into the sea. As further disasters follow, politicians plead with other countries to take refugees, while scientists struggle to save Japan itself.
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How Good Is Japan Sinks?
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Consensus
5.6Mixed Reviews
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB5.5
★ IMDb5.6
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