In 1942 South China, hardened field hospital nurse Yukiko secretly loves Sergeant Nemoto. The arrival of a fragile new nurse, Keiko, reawakens Yukiko's warmth but also sparks intense jealousy when Nemoto shows Keiko kindness. As the two bond over a shared hometown, Yukiko's resentment grows. The situation is compounded by the escalating chaos of a losing war, including air raids, medicine shortages, and a deadly malaria outbreak that weakens Keiko. Set against the backdrop of Japan’s impending defeat, Yukiko is forced to confront the high cost of her envy and decide where her loyalties lie in a final test of courage and compassion.
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Cast
36 people
Yoko Minakaze
Yukiko Koshima
Known for
The Vampire Doll
Shoji Nakayama
Sergeant Nemoto
Known for
Ultraseven
Anatahan
Hideo Koi
Hiromasa Nomura
Eisei Koi
Yôko Minamikaze
Yukiko Koshima
Sadako Ansai
Keiko Orihara
Keiko Onda
Also in
Endless Passion
I Am a Bodyguard
Tadashi Hattori
Chikako Miyagi
Mitsue Mita
Also in
Carmen from Kawachi
Fighting Elegy
Shin Yamanaka
Koji Tsuruta
Navy Lieutenant Yamamoto
Known for
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice
Hiromasa Nomura Director · Sadako Anzai Story Tadashi Hattori Composer
First release July 14, 1953 · Produced in Japan · Original title 野戦看護婦
Production
Shintoho Company
Production
Japan
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Original title
野戦看護婦
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · July 14, 1953
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No release date listed for United States.
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