A stolen military aircraft with nuclear missiles on board crashes in the snowbound Northern Japanese Alps. Two teams of rangers from Japan's Defense Force must reach the craft before the enemies do.
Cinematography
The Alps look stunning; shame about the green screens.
Score
Composer desperately trying to make office scenes epic.
Director
Izuru Narushima
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during a resurgence of Japanese military anxiety films, reflecting real debates about Article 9 and Self-Defense Force expansion.
Director Izuru Narushima shot the mountain scenes at -20°C; several cast members developed frostbite, which explains the stiff performances.
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