Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean
Mar 05 2005
•2h 8m
•Drama, War, Science Fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure
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.
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Koji Yakusho
Masami Shin'ichi
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Yukito Origasa
Yuu Kashii
Paula Atsuko Ebner
Shinichi Tsutsumi
Asakura Ryokitsu
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