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< Back to listDear Doctor
A young doctor begins an internship in a remote village where most of the residents are elderly. There, he meets Ino, a beloved veteran doctor who tends to all the healthcare needs of the people, from treating patients to making house calls. Ino is deeply respected, almost like a guardian of the community. The young doctor, inspired by Ino’s dedication, finds fulfillment in his work. When they treat a widow hiding her illness from her daughters, Ino helps maintain her secret. Eventually, it’s revealed that Ino himself has been hiding a secret.

Miwa Nishikawa
Miwa Nishikawa (Japan), discovered by Hirokazu Kore-Eda, debuted with Wild Berries. Her second film, Sway, gained acclaim at Cannes, and Dear Doctor was a box-office hit in Japan, winning the Best Screenplay Award. She also adapted her novel The Long Excuse into a film.
Data Sheet
D/G: Miwa Nishikawa
F: Katsumi Yanagijima
E: Ryuji Miyajima
DA: Keiko Mitsumatsu
S: Mitsugu Shiratori, Yamato Kato
M: Tsugihiko Sasaki
P: Yoshihiro Kato
CP: Engine Film, Bandai Visual, TV Man Union, Dentsu, Eisei Gekijo, Dénner Systems, Yahoo Japan
I: Tsurube Shofukutei, Eita, Kimiko Yo, Yutaka Matsushige, Ryo Iwamatsu
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