Antarctica

In 1956, a determined group of explorers from Japan — along with 22 trusty Sakhalin huskies — departs on a mission to explore Antarctica.

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  E1A Moving Story of Life and Love Japan's Postwar Recovery / A 56-Year-Old Miracle Between Man and Dog Begins

  Oct 16, 2011· 106m

  Hoping to improve his nation’s standing after World World II, geologist Kuramochi pushes for a Japanese expedition to Antarctica but meets resistance.

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  E2Arrival in Antarctica!

  Oct 23, 2011· 56m

  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.

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  E3Miracle Dogs

  Oct 30, 2011· 56m

  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.

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  E4Farewell, Dear Friend

  Nov 6, 2011· 47m

  The 11 men of the wintering team prepare to survive Antarctica’s harsh climate. Inuzuka dozes off and causes an accident with disastrous consequences.

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  E5The Death of a Comrade...

  Nov 13, 2011· 47m

  Kuramochi announces it is time to climb Botnnuten, but Himuro decides the mission is too dangerous. Kuramochi responds by inviting Himuro to join him.

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  E6The Truth of What Happened 54 Years Ago

  Nov 20, 2011· 47m

  Kuramochi, Himuro and Inuzuka struggle to survive in the wilderness four days after the accident. Meanwhile, a search party finds three of their dogs.

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  E7The Fate with the Sakhalin Huskies

  Nov 27, 2011· 47m

  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.

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  E8Heroes Without Glory

  Dec 4, 2011· 56m

  Shirasaki promises to urge the government to send another wintering team. After returning to Japan, Kuramochi visits the owners of the dogs.

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  E9A Miracle Before the Final Act!

  Dec 11, 2011· 56m

  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.

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  E10Finale / Many Months Later... The Conclusion of the Miracle from 52 Years Ago!Finale

  Dec 18, 2011· 72m

  Hoping for a miracle, Kuramochi heads for Antarctica on the Soya. Meanwhile, a snowstorm separates a weakened Riki from the other two dogs.