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Nankyoku monogatari (1983)
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23 July 1983 (Japan)
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Two Japanese scientists, Ushioda and Ochi, develop a bond with their sled dogs while on an expedition in Antarctica...
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Antarctica
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Dog
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Expedition
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Glacier
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3 wins
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5 nominations
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well worth watching
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ken Takakura | ... | Akira Ushioda |
| Tsunehiko Watase | ... | Kenjirô Ochi |
| Eiji Okada | ... | Chief Ozawa |
| Masako Natsume | ... | Keiko Kitazawa |
| Keiko Oginome | ... | Asako Shimura |
| Takeshi Kusaka | ... | Morishima Kyoju |
| Shigeru Kôyama | ... | Horigome Taicho |
| Sô Yamamura | ... | Iwakiri Sencho |
| Jun Etô | ... | Tokumitsu Taiin |
| Kôichi Satô | ... | Toda Taicho |
| Shin Kishida | ... | Kissaten Master |
| Takeshi Ôbayashi | ... | Nonomiya Taicho |
| Shinji Kanai | ... | Ozaki Taicho |
| Shinshô Nakamaru | ||
| Masafumi Satô |
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Antarctica (Japan) (subtitle) (Japan: English title)
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143 min | USA:112 min | USA:143 min (1985 reissue)
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Color (Fujicolor)
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Version of Eight Below (2006)
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Soundtrack:
Shiroi rekuiemu
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I accidently stumbled upon this movie and was immediately ensconced in its story line, scenery and cast of characters (primarily the dogs). The subtitles did not distract from the films Japanese dialogue. This semi-documentary style added authenticity to the fact based plot. The human actors may have been the catalyst for this poignant retelling, but the dogs were indeed the glue that held this film together. Given the fact that most of the sets were filmed on location, the dogs performed exceptionally well and held this viewer fast.
The misadventures that the dogs endured during their separation from their owners were deeply touching and powerful. One would have to have ice water flowing through one's veins to be unmoved from this film. Although hard to find, I heartily recommend the movie for age groups of 12 or older. The violence is implied rather than portrayed but none-the-less quite intense.