Pandemic 2009
In *Pandemic (2009)*, acclaimed director Takahisa Zeze crafts a gripping medical thriller that dives into the heart of a global health crisis.
Director: Takahisa Zeze
Cast
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Tsuyoshi Matsuoka
Rei Dan
Eiko Kobayashi
Ryoko Kuninaka
Takako Mita
Yoji Tanaka
Eisuke Mita
Chizuru Ikewaki
Mami Manabe
Cunning Takeyama
Kôsuke Suzuki
Ken Mitsuishi
Shôsuke Kamikura
Midoriko Kimura
Miwa Ikehata
Kyūsaku Shimada
Shûji Tachibana
Akio Kaneda
Ryôzô Takayama
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pandemic (2009) about?
The film follows ER doctor Tsuyoshi Matsuoka as he battles an unknown, rapidly spreading virus that defies medical logic. As patients flood the hospital with horrific symptoms, a WHO investigator joins the fight, but the outbreak threatens to collapse the city's infrastructure. The race is on to uncover the source before it's too late.
Who directed Pandemic?
Takahisa Zeze directed *Pandemic*, a director known for blending intense drama with high-stakes scenarios.
Who stars in Pandemic?
The film stars Satoshi Tsumabuki as Dr. Tsuyoshi Matsuoka, Rei Dan as WHO medical officer Eiko Kobayashi, along with Ryoko Kuninaka, Yoji Tanaka, and Chizuru Ikewaki in key supporting roles.
Is Pandemic (2009) worth watching?
*Pandemic (2009)* is a solid pick for fans of medical thrillers and disaster films. While it doesn't boast a widely known cast, its tight pacing and realistic portrayal of a pandemic make it a compelling watch. The blend of science fiction and thriller elements adds layers of tension, though its pacing may feel deliberate rather than explosive.
How long is Pandemic?
*Pandemic (2009)* has a runtime of 138 minutes, just over two hours of high-stakes medical drama.
About Pandemic (2009) — A Medical Thriller Where Science Meets Survival
In *Pandemic (2009)*, acclaimed director Takahisa Zeze crafts a gripping medical thriller that dives into the heart of a global health crisis. ER physician Tsuyoshi Matsuoka (Satoshi Tsumabuki) confronts a terrifying mystery when a patient arrives with symptoms unlike any he's seen before—fever, violent convulsions, and internal bleeding that points to rapid organ failure. As the contagion spreads through the city with alarming speed, WHO medical officer Eiko Kobayashi (Rei Dan) arrives to investigate, but the clock is ticking. With the entire city's infrastructure at risk, Matsuoka must race against time to contain the outbreak before it spirals into catastrophe.
This tense, atmospheric film blends science fiction with raw human drama, exploring themes of fear, urgency, and the fragility of modern systems. Zeze's direction ratchets up the suspense, immersing viewers in a world where science and survival collide. Backed by a stellar cast, *Pandemic (2009)* delivers a chillingly plausible vision of a pandemic unfolding in real time.
