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During the meltdown at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant, a young couple are exposed to radiation and are subsequently evacuated to Tokyo. But Miki was pregnant at the time of the explosion and so she is visited by a government official who offers to arrange an abortion in order to hush things up. With the child at risk, Miki and husband Sabu must decide whether to keep it or terminate the pregnancy. The assumption that the baby will be affected is very real, and both gradually succumb to paranoia that verges on insanity. Each ends up dealing with the situation in his or her own way, and despite the incredibly tense atmosphere and explicit scenes, the climax offers an intriguing and novel solution. (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival)