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The Sun in Kurobe (2009)

TV Series

Drama

Shingo Katori stars as Kuramatsu, a manager- foreman for Kumagaya Construction. In order to solve an acute energy shortage in the Kansai region, Kansai Electric Power decided to built a massive hydroelectric dam on the upper Kurobe River. However, the project requires the drilling of a huge tunnel that some, including Kuramatsu, believe is impossible.

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Released
March 21, 2009
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Shingo Katori Shingo Katori Hitoshi Kuramatsu Kaoru Kobayashi Kaoru Kobayashi Kunpei Takiyama Kyoko Fukada Kyoko Fukada Ayako Kawaguchi Haruka Ayase Haruka Ayase Sachie Takiyama Ryo Katsuji Ryo Katsuji Jinta Sawai Yusuke Santamaria Yusuke Santamaria Kazutoshi Kizuka Pinko Izumi Pinko Izumi Tsuru Kuramatsu Atsuo Nakamura Atsuo Nakamura Shiro Otagaki Jun Fubuki Jun Fubuki Fujie Takiyama Haruka Suenaga Haruka Suenaga Kyoko Takiyama Yuika Motokariya Yuika Motokariya Tamiko Mirai Shida Mirai Shida Mitsuko Takiyama Kunie Tanaka Kunie Tanaka Genkichi

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sun in Kurobe about?
Shingo Katori stars as Kuramatsu, a manager- foreman for Kumagaya Construction. In order to solve an acute energy shortage in the Kansai region, Kansai Electric Power decided to built a massive hydroelectric dam on the upper Kurobe River. However, the project requires the drilling of a huge tunnel that some, including Kuramatsu, believe is impossible.
Who stars in The Sun in Kurobe?
The Sun in Kurobe stars Shingo Katori, Kaoru Kobayashi, Kyoko Fukada, Haruka Ayase.
When was The Sun in Kurobe released?
The Sun in Kurobe is a 2009 drama series.
Where can I watch The Sun in Kurobe?
You can watch The Sun in Kurobe with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.