Brave Hearts: Umizaru
Brave Hearts: Umizaru

Brave Hearts: Umizaru

2012Movie116 minJapanese

Mika is a flight attendant on board an airplane scheduled to land at Haneda Airport. On the way to the airport the airplane's engine starts to burn. In order to save the 346 people on board the airplane, sea marshall Daisuke Senzaki and his team are called into action ...

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IMDb6.5/10
Google Users70%
Director: Eiichiro HasumiGenres: Action, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A massive earthquake strikes the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, trapping a passenger plane and a massive tanker ship in a dangerous situation. The Japan Coast Guard's elite rescue team, the Marine Accident Investigation Unit, must race against time to save the passengers and crew before disaster strikes. Facing treacherous conditions and limited resources, they engage in a perilous mission to prevent a catastrophic explosion.

Critical Reception

Brave Hearts: Umizaru was a significant box office success in Japan, praised for its thrilling action sequences and emotional depth. Critics highlighted the film's realistic portrayal of rescue operations and the strong performances of its cast, particularly in conveying the high stakes and personal sacrifices involved.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense and well-executed action sequences.
  • Appreciated for its emotional storytelling and focus on teamwork.
  • Noted for its realistic depiction of disaster response and rescue efforts.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Brave Hearts: Umizaru to be an exciting and engaging action film with a strong emotional core. Many viewers were impressed by the film's suspenseful plot and the heroic efforts of the rescue teams, although some found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

Fun Fact

The Umizaru film series is based on a popular manga by Shōji Satō, which has also spawned several successful live-action TV dramas.

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