252: Signal of Life
2008 · 128 MIN · IMDB 5.4 · 300 VOTES · DIR. Nobuo Mizuta
Overview
At some point in the distant future, a massive, catastrophic earthquake strikes Tokyo, causing the temperature of the Pacific Ocean to rise meteorically and the largest typhoon in recorded Japanese history to sweep toward the city and inundate it with water. The Tokyo Fire Department and its team of crack rescuers swing into action, and shortly after they do, a distress call arises from an underground subway station - with repeated indications of the rescue code, 252 252, and the exclamation "We Have Survivors." It soon becomes apparent that the local rescue squad must attempt to save the survivors, doing so at the expense of their own lives and safety. Written by Nathan Southern
Dialogue Timeline — 962 lines
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00:01:00 My covenant with you: There shall no more be a flood to destroy the earth.
00:08:00 The rising steam column creates upward air currents
00:11:06 A total promise.
00:15:24 Take a good rest, boys.
00:22:18 How's Shiori?
00:32:52 The floor's giving way. Order an evacuation.
00:37:57 I've no idea.
00:43:32 Bring up a stretcher.
00:48:02 It's blocked. Best to stay put.
00:51:39 we've found no 252.
00:55:25 Nomura from the Transport Ministry.
01:00:32 Osaka firms should stick to Osaka.
01:04:26 Chief!
01:09:33 we'll all testify it was at our request, I swear.
01:17:48 I'm going to survive.
01:23:06 What was that?
01:30:30 It's my fault, all of it!
01:35:41 has completely collapsed.
01:38:37 We can't fly in this wind.
01:41:59 Use the weather radar data.
01:45:35 Magpie here, ready for take-off.
01:53:47 What?
01:57:37 Gather up!
02:06:52 Switch out, do it again!