TV series

Antarctica

Name: Antarctica
Released: 2011
Cast: Takuya Kimura, Haruka Ayase, Kyôhei Shibata, Teruyuki Kagawa, Masato Sakai

2011· 1 seasonTV-14★ 8.3Ended

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Synopsis

Set in the 1950's, a Japanese Antarctic research exploration team and 19 dogs that accompanied the team are stationed at the Showa Base in Antarctica. After a year, the exploration team is ordered to withdraw from the Antarctic station due to severe weather conditions. The dogs have to be left behind. The following year, the next team arrives at the Showa Base station and a miraculous reunion occurs between a dog handler accompanying the new tean and two dogs, Taro and Shiro, that are brothers.

Themes

based on true story survival antarctica animals sled dogs post war japan polar exploration determination polar expedition syowa station shōwa era (1926-89)melodramatic antarctic exploration

Episodes

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E1 A Moving Story of Life and Love Japan's Postwar Recovery / A 56-Year-Old Miracle Between Man and Dog BeginsNext upOct 16, 2011 · 106 min
Synopsis
Hoping to improve his nation’s standing after World World II, geologist Kuramochi pushes for a Japanese expedition to Antarctica but meets resistance.
E2 Arrival in Antarctica!Oct 23, 2011 · 56 min
Synopsis
Vice exploration leader Hoshino asks Shirasaki to allow him and a team of people to spend the winter in Antarctica. The Soya encounters stormy seas.
E3 Miracle DogsOct 30, 2011 · 56 min
Synopsis
Kuramochi suggests setting up the research base on an island connected to the continent by an ice sheet. Later, he has trouble with the sled dogs.
E4 Farewell, Dear FriendNov 6, 2011 · 47 min
Synopsis
The 11 men of the wintering team prepare to survive Antarctica’s harsh climate. Inuzuka dozes off and causes an accident with disastrous consequences.
E5 The Death of a Comrade...Nov 13, 2011 · 47 min
Synopsis
Kuramochi announces it is time to climb Botnnuten, but Himuro decides the mission is too dangerous. Kuramochi responds by inviting Himuro to join him.
E6 The Truth of What Happened 54 Years AgoNov 20, 2011 · 47 min
Synopsis
Kuramochi, Himuro and Inuzuka struggle to survive in the wilderness four days after the accident. Meanwhile, a search party finds three of their dogs.
E7 The Fate with the Sakhalin HuskiesNov 27, 2011 · 47 min
Synopsis
Due to adverse circumstances, the crew of the Soya leave 15 dogs behind at the station. News of the decision deeply upsets the children back home.
E8 Heroes Without GloryDec 4, 2011 · 56 min
Synopsis
Shirasaki promises to urge the government to send another wintering team. After returning to Japan, Kuramochi visits the owners of the dogs.
E9 A Miracle Before the Final Act!Dec 11, 2011 · 56 min
Synopsis
Shirasaki begs the government to reconsider after it rules that no members of the original Antarctic wintering team will be allowed to join the third.
E10 Finale / Many Months Later... The Conclusion of the Miracle from 52 Years Ago!Dec 18, 2011 · 72 min
Synopsis
Hoping for a miracle, Kuramochi heads for Antarctica on the Soya. Meanwhile, a snowstorm separates a weakened Riki from the other two dogs.