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JAPAN · 2005

Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean

Shinji Higuchi
World War II submarines atomic weapons alternate history military technology
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Synopsis

A drama set during World War II where a submarine carrying a secret weapon attempts to stop a planned third atomic bombing of Japan. Based on Harutoshi Fukui's novel Shuusen no Lorelei.

Year2005
CountryJapan
DirectorShinji Higuchi
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