The Longest Tunnel

The Longest Tunnel

1982 · 142 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

After a passenger ship sinks in 1954, Go Akutsu devises a life-saving project in the form of a tunnel under the Tsugaru Strait. While working on this project Akutsu becomes involved with Tae Makimura leading to his estrangement from his wife.

Directed by Shirō Moritani · Written by Shirō Moritani

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