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An Invisible Cradle

An Invisible Cradle

20187.01 Season10 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

17-year-old Aoi came to Yui Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic as a part-time nurse apprentice in Summer 1997. Right after her entry, she is shocked after witnessing an abortion surgery. However, she also met staff members like Yui, the head of the clinic who is careful about everything, Sayako, a reliable and experienced nurse, and Sakaki, the gentle head nurse, who face each pregnant patient and support them after surgeries. Fumika, Aoi's mother, is worried about her clumsy nature and poor communication skills, but Aoi's unique compassion and kindness draws patients' hearts. "I wonder what's life..." Aoi matures while looking at the newborn babies' overwhelming life and asking herself that question.

Created by Naoko Adachi
Written by Naoko Adachi
NetworksNHK

Top Cast

Mieko Harada

Mieko Harada

Mie Sakaki

Kaya Kiyohara

Kaya Kiyohara

Aoi

Koji Seto

Koji Seto

Tomohiro Yui

Wakana Sakai

Wakana Sakai

Fumika Aota

Asami Mizukawa

Asami Mizukawa

Sayako Mochizuki

Maiko

Maiko

Machiko Machida

Shono Hayama

Shono Hayama

Yosuke Machida

Themes & Keywords

medicine

About An Invisible Cradle

An Invisible Cradle is a drama series that first aired in 2018 exploring themes of medicine. Created by Naoko Adachi, it stars Mieko Harada, Kaya Kiyohara, Koji Seto. 17-year-old Aoi came to Yui Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic as a part-time nurse apprentice in Summer 1997. Right after her entry, she is shocked after witnessing an abortion surgery. However, she also met staff members like Yui, the head of the clinic who is careful about everything, Sayako, a reliable and experienced nurse, and Sakaki, the gentle head nurse, who face each pregnant patient and support them after surgeries. Fumika, Aoi's mother, is worried about her clumsy nature and poor communication skills, but Aoi's unique compassion and kindness draws patients' hearts. "I wonder what's life..." Aoi matures while looking at the newborn babies' overwhelming life and asking herself that question.

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