About this movie
The sea around Minamata was heavily polluted with mercury during the 1950s and 1960s from the Chisso Corporation's chemical factory. This highly toxic chemical bioaccumulated in shellfish and fish in the Yatsushiro Sea which, when eaten by the local populace, gave rise to Minamata disease. The disease was responsible for the deaths and disabling of thousands of residents, all around the Yatsushiro Sea. The marine ecosystem was also extensively damaged.
Quick facts
Year
1975
Runtime
2h 30m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.7/10
Votes
6
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
JA
Cast
fishing
disease
east asian lead
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Questions about The Shiranui Sea
How long is The Shiranui Sea?
The Shiranui Sea has a runtime of 2h 30m (2 hours and 30 minutes).
Who directed The Shiranui Sea?
The Shiranui Sea was directed by Noriaki Tsuchimoto and released in 1975.
What genre is The Shiranui Sea?
The Shiranui Sea is a Documentary film (1975).
Who stars in The Shiranui Sea?
The cast of The Shiranui Sea includes Soichi Ito, Noriaki Tsuchimoto.
What is the TMDB rating for The Shiranui Sea?
The Shiranui Sea has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 6 votes.
