Dr. Akagi

Dr. Akagi

1998 · 128 min · JA · 6.6 (20 votes)
Dir. Shōhei Imamura · Starring Akira Emoto, Kumiko Aso, Juro Kara, Masanori Sera, Jacques Gamblin, Keiko Matsuzaka · Music Yosuke Yamashita
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At the end of WWII, Japanese doctor Akagi searches for the cure for hepatitis in the prisoner-of-war camp.

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A quiet, earnest film about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. It feels like a thoughtful, character-driven drama with a touch of wry humor and a deeply felt sense of hope.

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