Rain of Ligh (2001)

Other name: 光の雨, 光之雨, ひかりのあめ, Hikari no Ame

Description:

The documentary-style film Rain of Light recreates the chilling events of the infamous Asama Sanso Incident of 1972. Set in the dead of winter, the plot follows an extreme faction of the Students Allied Red Army as they hole themselves up inside a remote mountainous cabin. As tension escalates and police forces close in, a horrifying reality unfolds inside the shelter. Driven by a bizarre extension of their radical philosophy, the group members murderously turn upon themselves in a deadly purge. By the time the police finally catch up with them, they discover the tragic self-destruction of the activists. Rain of Light captures this dark historical moment, which ultimately marked the end of the Student Revolution. This gripping movie offers a haunting, realistic look into ideological extremism and psychological collapse, making it a must-watch for history and drama enthusiasts.

Director: Takimoto Tomoyuki [瀧本智行]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2001

Genre:Drama