1 00:01:20,147 --> 00:01:22,843 So here you are. 2 00:01:26,687 --> 00:01:32,353 The nurse who was working with your mom when it happened... 3 00:01:32,492 --> 00:01:37,896 said she never dreamt it was a heart attack. 4 00:01:38,665 --> 00:01:42,658 Sometimes, it starts with just a stomach ache. 5 00:01:43,604 --> 00:01:45,765 Is that so? 6 00:01:47,441 --> 00:01:51,002 But still, having a heart attack while at work at her clinic... 7 00:01:51,144 --> 00:01:53,874 and then dying in an ambulance... 8 00:01:53,914 --> 00:01:56,974 that's awful! 9 00:01:57,584 --> 00:02:04,217 Mom always got the short end of the stick. 10 00:02:04,257 --> 00:02:06,191 That's not true. 11 00:02:06,293 --> 00:02:09,626 She took a lot of pride in herwork. 12 00:02:12,232 --> 00:02:14,325 She did? When? 13 00:02:14,434 --> 00:02:17,597 Sure she did. 14 00:02:18,939 --> 00:02:24,241 I wanted her to come to Tokyo to work at my hospital. 15 00:02:24,344 --> 00:02:28,542 It would have been easierfor her. 16 00:02:30,250 --> 00:02:32,775 And now this... 17 00:02:33,387 --> 00:02:35,787 what a joke. 18 00:02:38,859 --> 00:02:41,794 Have you contacted yourfather? 19 00:02:42,929 --> 00:02:46,888 I don't see the reason to. 20 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:49,400 It was always just Mom and me. 21 00:02:51,104 --> 00:02:54,096 - So why bother? - Maybe you're right. 22 00:03:00,681 --> 00:03:03,172 We'd better head back. 23 00:03:11,324 --> 00:03:13,292 Thank you. 24 00:03:25,439 --> 00:03:27,669 I'm all right. 25 00:03:56,636 --> 00:04:01,005 - Thanks. - Thank you. 26 00:04:09,015 --> 00:04:10,573 How long will you be here? 27 00:04:11,518 --> 00:04:15,045 I'll get what I need, then I'll be heading back. 28 00:04:15,122 --> 00:04:17,590 They keep new doctors busy. 29 00:04:17,924 --> 00:04:20,518 Well, best of luck then. 30 00:04:22,195 --> 00:04:25,426 You were her pride and joy, Kohei. 31 00:04:25,565 --> 00:04:30,229 A Lone Scalpel 32 00:04:30,403 --> 00:04:36,239 You, too. Thanks for everything, Teacher. 33 00:06:02,796 --> 00:06:07,392 Another operation went wrong today. 34 00:06:09,936 --> 00:06:13,702 I'm sick to death of nursing. 35 00:06:16,543 --> 00:06:18,943 - Coopers. - Yes. 36 00:06:21,448 --> 00:06:26,317 I've been assigned to surgery duties right after I came back to work. 37 00:06:26,453 --> 00:06:29,980 After six months, I'm still not used to it. 38 00:06:35,795 --> 00:06:37,319 Suction! 39 00:06:37,397 --> 00:06:39,024 - Gauze! - Yes. 40 00:06:39,132 --> 00:06:40,690 Gauze! 41 00:06:41,201 --> 00:06:44,102 Wipe me off! My glasses! 42 00:06:45,538 --> 00:06:48,632 - Here. - Peans. 43 00:06:48,708 --> 00:06:52,371 - Peans! Quick! - Yes. 44 00:06:53,313 --> 00:06:55,508 Gently! 45 00:06:56,116 --> 00:06:58,812 Where is it? 46 00:07:05,258 --> 00:07:06,520 Here? 47 00:07:08,295 --> 00:07:12,254 Gauze! More gauze! Oxycell! The whole bottle! 48 00:07:12,299 --> 00:07:17,669 Aoki? Find the dam bleeding! Ready blood! 49 00:07:17,704 --> 00:07:23,870 - Hurry it up! Suction. Suction! - Yes... 50 00:07:32,919 --> 00:07:39,518 The patient, stuffed with gauze, was sent to Keiyo University Hospital. 51 00:07:44,064 --> 00:07:47,659 The family wasn't told what had happened. 52 00:07:48,868 --> 00:07:54,170 They believed the doctor's words that a small hospital has its limits... 53 00:07:56,209 --> 00:07:59,610 that they should send the patient to a hospital in Tokyo. 54 00:07:59,746 --> 00:08:03,477 Another operation that didn't fix anything. 55 00:08:04,951 --> 00:08:08,910 The doctor said he'll be fine after they re-operate on him. 56 00:08:31,111 --> 00:08:36,811 I handled the scissors and forceps that damaged the blood vessels. 57 00:08:39,953 --> 00:08:42,683 I helped to harm the patient. 58 00:08:43,256 --> 00:08:45,622 I'm an accomplice. 59 00:09:11,251 --> 00:09:13,219 Hello? 60 00:09:20,360 --> 00:09:22,055 Poor Kohei... 61 00:09:22,162 --> 00:09:25,256 he's always the last one left. 62 00:09:30,870 --> 00:09:32,838 I'm sorry. 63 00:09:34,574 --> 00:09:36,166 Let's go. 64 00:10:00,533 --> 00:10:02,797 I'm just a viewer... 65 00:10:02,902 --> 00:10:07,601 but when do we get back to regular programs? 66 00:10:08,041 --> 00:10:14,071 Where are the kids' shows? I want to see the cartoons. 67 00:10:14,147 --> 00:10:18,413 I wanted to be a housewife... 68 00:10:18,618 --> 00:10:21,587 and now I work in a sea of blood. 69 00:10:22,055 --> 00:10:27,357 1989 will be Year 1 of "Heisei," the "Era of Peace Everywhere." 70 00:10:36,536 --> 00:10:42,839 A new emperor, a new era, but my life goes on as before. 71 00:10:44,878 --> 00:10:48,473 This diary is my only confidant. 72 00:11:15,608 --> 00:11:20,136 Sazanami Municipal Hospital 73 00:12:04,891 --> 00:12:10,158 Those instruments are delicate and expensive. 74 00:12:12,298 --> 00:12:15,062 Don't throw them around like that. 75 00:12:17,470 --> 00:12:22,373 This is a staff-only area. 76 00:12:23,042 --> 00:12:27,741 My name's Touma. I'm starting work tomorrow. Nice to meet you. 77 00:12:41,561 --> 00:12:43,654 "What a jerk." 78 00:12:44,097 --> 00:12:48,090 That was my first impression of Dr. Touma. 79 00:12:50,136 --> 00:12:53,537 We were intending to make you Chief Surgeon... 80 00:12:53,673 --> 00:12:57,439 but Dr. Nomoto is from Keiyo University Hospital... 81 00:12:57,510 --> 00:12:59,808 and they want him to remain in that position. 82 00:12:59,846 --> 00:13:03,748 - Just tell them no. - Mayor. 83 00:13:03,850 --> 00:13:06,910 We have twenty doctors who are from Keiyo here. 84 00:13:07,020 --> 00:13:10,615 - We can't offend them. - Nonsense. 85 00:13:10,623 --> 00:13:10,679 - We can't offend them. - Nonsense. All you think about is face! 86 00:13:10,690 --> 00:13:13,853 All you think about is face! 87 00:13:13,960 --> 00:13:17,589 I want this municipal hospital to be the kind of place... 88 00:13:17,697 --> 00:13:20,188 that attracts the best doctors! 89 00:13:20,233 --> 00:13:24,602 That's why we've had Dr. Touma come all the way here! 90 00:13:24,737 --> 00:13:28,503 If that's the case, I don't mind not being Chief Surgeon. 91 00:13:28,574 --> 00:13:31,099 No, we can't have that. 92 00:13:31,477 --> 00:13:34,037 Not after Prof Hajima has introduced you... 93 00:13:34,147 --> 00:13:39,608 Excuse me. Sir, the ambulance says no other hospital will take the patient. 94 00:13:39,719 --> 00:13:41,949 - All right. - What's wrong? 95 00:13:41,988 --> 00:13:46,357 It's the Onizuka Clinic. The son and heir again. 96 00:13:46,426 --> 00:13:50,624 What he thought was an appendix was intemal bleeding. 97 00:13:50,730 --> 00:13:54,826 - He sewed him up and sent him here. - So what now? 98 00:13:54,934 --> 00:14:00,395 If Dr. Aoki can't handle it, we'll have to send him to Keiyo. 99 00:14:00,473 --> 00:14:04,000 How long will to get there? 100 00:14:04,110 --> 00:14:07,443 - About ninety minutes. - That's risky. 101 00:14:07,580 --> 00:14:10,777 The trip could make the bleeding worse. 102 00:14:10,917 --> 00:14:14,353 And they won't operate on him right away. 103 00:14:14,587 --> 00:14:17,112 Let's play it safe. Let's send him straight there. 104 00:14:17,390 --> 00:14:21,690 If he dies, well, his time is up. 105 00:14:21,828 --> 00:14:23,728 I'll see him. 106 00:14:23,796 --> 00:14:27,027 We can't let him die just to play safe. 107 00:14:41,681 --> 00:14:43,444 There... 108 00:14:47,387 --> 00:14:51,016 The hepatoma's ruptured. 109 00:14:51,491 --> 00:14:54,358 What's ruptured? It's not his appendix? 110 00:14:54,427 --> 00:14:57,294 It's not appendicitis. 111 00:14:57,330 --> 00:15:01,027 A tumor on your husband's liver has ruptured 112 00:15:01,100 --> 00:15:04,695 A tumor? Ruptured? Honey! 113 00:15:04,837 --> 00:15:07,169 Mrs. Hamano...! Please calm down. 114 00:15:07,240 --> 00:15:10,368 Can you embolize here? 115 00:15:10,410 --> 00:15:13,675 We don't have those catheters here. 116 00:15:14,881 --> 00:15:16,246 Blood pressure? 117 00:15:16,349 --> 00:15:18,317 Eighty overforty. Pulse 120. 118 00:15:18,351 --> 00:15:21,479 It's fallen since he got here. 119 00:15:21,521 --> 00:15:24,888 Is Keiyo the closest place they can do TAE? 120 00:15:25,057 --> 00:15:26,957 That's right. 121 00:15:27,360 --> 00:15:30,625 Ninety minutes is too risky. 122 00:15:31,397 --> 00:15:32,830 We'll have to open him up. 123 00:15:32,865 --> 00:15:35,390 - You mean... - We have to operate 124 00:15:35,501 --> 00:15:37,833 - Operate? - Get everyone ready. 125 00:15:37,870 --> 00:15:39,701 Honey! 126 00:15:41,741 --> 00:15:44,073 It wasn't my day. 127 00:15:44,143 --> 00:15:47,670 That jerk suddenly wanted to operate. 128 00:15:49,048 --> 00:15:54,987 Why did old man Hamano pick today of all days? 129 00:16:04,664 --> 00:16:06,564 Towel forceps. 130 00:16:19,946 --> 00:16:21,880 Shall we? 131 00:16:22,448 --> 00:16:24,416 Do you have Fogarty forceps? 132 00:16:24,450 --> 00:16:25,781 Sorry? 133 00:16:25,885 --> 00:16:27,512 We're not that specialized. 134 00:16:27,587 --> 00:16:29,418 Well, then get me... 135 00:16:29,489 --> 00:16:31,923 a Nelaton catheter and cotton tape. 136 00:16:31,991 --> 00:16:33,481 Yes, Doctor. 137 00:16:33,626 --> 00:16:35,253 Mrs. Nakamura, a gown... 138 00:16:35,328 --> 00:16:37,626 Oh, sorry. 139 00:16:37,663 --> 00:16:38,994 Vitals? 140 00:16:39,098 --> 00:16:41,157 Blood pressure falling. 141 00:16:41,234 --> 00:16:42,861 Let's hurry. 142 00:16:46,138 --> 00:16:47,799 Pardon. 143 00:16:47,907 --> 00:16:49,807 Help me. 144 00:16:58,818 --> 00:17:00,217 Ready? 145 00:17:00,319 --> 00:17:02,048 Yes. 146 00:17:02,188 --> 00:17:05,351 Here we go... 147 00:17:10,196 --> 00:17:13,029 - Scalpel. - Yes. 148 00:17:19,105 --> 00:17:24,202 That was the first scalpel I gave to Dr. Touma. 149 00:17:32,885 --> 00:17:35,217 Gosh, that's bad! 150 00:17:35,354 --> 00:17:37,083 Coopers. 151 00:17:46,732 --> 00:17:49,257 - Expose the porta hepatis. - Yes. 152 00:17:49,669 --> 00:17:52,001 - Like this? - Wider. 153 00:17:53,039 --> 00:17:55,234 Ligature forceps. 154 00:18:08,421 --> 00:18:10,355 Cotton tape. 155 00:18:21,767 --> 00:18:23,826 Peans. 156 00:18:26,872 --> 00:18:28,772 Tying off. 157 00:18:30,409 --> 00:18:34,106 Time that, please. And get a vessel loop ready. 158 00:18:34,180 --> 00:18:35,977 Yes, Doctor. 159 00:18:43,155 --> 00:18:44,486 It stopped! 160 00:18:44,590 --> 00:18:45,887 It's temporary. 161 00:18:45,992 --> 00:18:48,586 We'll clamp the right hepatic artery. 162 00:18:48,694 --> 00:18:50,594 Tweezers. 163 00:18:54,634 --> 00:18:56,727 Coopers. 164 00:19:05,311 --> 00:19:09,008 In his hands, the Coopers were like a different instrument... 165 00:19:09,148 --> 00:19:14,176 than in Dr. Nomoto's hands. 166 00:19:16,789 --> 00:19:19,155 Vessel loop. 167 00:19:23,896 --> 00:19:25,830 Clamp a mosquito on it. 168 00:19:25,865 --> 00:19:28,857 Yes, Doctor. I'm sorry. 169 00:19:34,740 --> 00:19:35,798 Here. 170 00:19:36,509 --> 00:19:37,976 Don't rush. 171 00:19:38,110 --> 00:19:39,634 It's for him. 172 00:19:47,219 --> 00:19:49,187 Mosquito. 173 00:19:50,856 --> 00:19:53,154 Bulldog forceps. 174 00:20:05,371 --> 00:20:06,668 Tie-off time? 175 00:20:06,806 --> 00:20:08,137 Seven minutes. 176 00:20:08,274 --> 00:20:09,605 Sorry, 6:54. 177 00:20:09,642 --> 00:20:12,133 Okay. Untying. 178 00:20:20,920 --> 00:20:23,445 It's stopped. 179 00:20:26,625 --> 00:20:29,719 It didn't take ten minutes. 180 00:20:29,762 --> 00:20:33,254 It was like magic. 181 00:20:34,366 --> 00:20:37,802 Looks like the pressure is off, huh? 182 00:20:37,903 --> 00:20:40,872 - Let's send him to Keiyo. - No. 183 00:20:40,973 --> 00:20:42,668 How's his pressure? 184 00:20:42,742 --> 00:20:44,801 100 over sixty. Stable. 185 00:20:44,844 --> 00:20:47,244 Let's go for it. 186 00:20:47,980 --> 00:20:49,880 Go for it? 187 00:20:49,982 --> 00:20:52,780 Let's take out the right hepatic lobe. 188 00:20:53,753 --> 00:20:55,744 It will bleed again and spread the cancer. 189 00:20:55,855 --> 00:20:58,255 Let's get it while he's open. 190 00:20:58,390 --> 00:21:01,621 Wait a minute. A liver resection? 191 00:21:02,628 --> 00:21:07,031 We send big operations to Keiyo. That's standard practice. 192 00:21:07,099 --> 00:21:08,862 - Standard practice? - Yes. 193 00:21:08,968 --> 00:21:11,698 You'll let that stop you? 194 00:21:15,641 --> 00:21:17,268 Let's do it. 195 00:21:17,343 --> 00:21:21,143 Dr. Touma studied organ transplants in Pittsburgh. 196 00:21:21,180 --> 00:21:24,479 But Yano and I have never done a liver resection before. 197 00:21:24,517 --> 00:21:27,645 Just tie the sutures tight. 198 00:21:27,787 --> 00:21:29,652 We'll take it slow. 199 00:21:29,855 --> 00:21:30,879 Yes. 200 00:21:31,390 --> 00:21:32,880 Yes. 201 00:21:50,776 --> 00:21:56,510 The large blood vessels in the liver could hemorrhage at any time. 202 00:21:56,916 --> 00:22:03,185 We all watched anxiously as Dr. Touma performed the operation. 203 00:22:06,158 --> 00:22:07,887 Sorry. 204 00:22:12,965 --> 00:22:14,933 Three millimeter suture. 205 00:22:32,885 --> 00:22:35,183 Three millimeter suture. 206 00:22:42,528 --> 00:22:45,895 - Grab it. - Sorry. 207 00:22:46,732 --> 00:22:47,756 Tie it. 208 00:22:51,871 --> 00:22:54,339 Metzenbaums. 209 00:22:56,141 --> 00:22:58,041 Sorry. 210 00:22:58,944 --> 00:23:01,242 Fifteen minutes. 211 00:23:08,754 --> 00:23:11,951 Restart circulation forfive minutes. 212 00:23:12,057 --> 00:23:13,820 Untying. 213 00:23:15,828 --> 00:23:18,797 - Hold gauze on it. - Gauze. 214 00:23:24,937 --> 00:23:27,599 Deeper in. 215 00:23:28,641 --> 00:23:30,802 Aspirate. 216 00:23:32,278 --> 00:23:33,609 Are we all right? 217 00:23:33,746 --> 00:23:35,976 We're fine. 218 00:23:38,317 --> 00:23:41,912 So we can do this. 219 00:23:44,123 --> 00:23:49,026 It's the patient in front of you who matters during surgery. 220 00:23:51,597 --> 00:23:53,861 Not standard practice. 221 00:23:55,935 --> 00:23:57,926 Yes. 222 00:24:04,543 --> 00:24:07,068 Metzenbaums. 223 00:24:09,548 --> 00:24:11,846 - Stitches holding? - Yes. 224 00:24:11,951 --> 00:24:14,351 Removing specimen. 225 00:24:19,291 --> 00:24:21,953 With precise, unwasted motions... 226 00:24:26,532 --> 00:24:32,232 old man Hamano was pulled back from the brink of death. 227 00:24:39,011 --> 00:24:41,138 That's all the tumor out? 228 00:24:41,347 --> 00:24:42,336 Yes. 229 00:24:46,218 --> 00:24:49,949 I'd never thought surgery could be so beautiful. 230 00:24:50,389 --> 00:24:55,156 The feeling I had when I was first capped as a nurse... 231 00:24:55,294 --> 00:24:58,491 rose in me again. 232 00:25:19,385 --> 00:25:22,252 Old man Hamano had his appendix out? 233 00:25:22,521 --> 00:25:24,352 It wasn't his appendix. 234 00:25:24,490 --> 00:25:26,958 The operation took five hours. 235 00:25:28,060 --> 00:25:28,651 But he's fine. 236 00:25:28,961 --> 00:25:30,428 It went well? 237 00:25:30,562 --> 00:25:34,123 - He's a tough old bird. - He'd better be! 238 00:25:34,233 --> 00:25:37,532 The Hamanoya keeps us in business! 239 00:25:37,770 --> 00:25:39,203 That's true. 240 00:25:39,338 --> 00:25:41,704 - What do you want to eat? - Bluefin. 241 00:25:42,074 --> 00:25:44,702 Now that's a lad who knows his fish! 242 00:25:45,177 --> 00:25:48,237 You're a fisherman's grandson for sure! 243 00:25:48,714 --> 00:25:50,909 - Hi. - Oh, hello! 244 00:25:51,950 --> 00:25:54,009 I'll make supper tonight. 245 00:26:00,893 --> 00:26:07,355 Today, we saved a life we wouldn't have saved before. 246 00:26:08,967 --> 00:26:13,666 The excitement of that stayed with me for weeks. 247 00:26:16,809 --> 00:26:19,778 Dr. Touma? Well done! 248 00:26:19,912 --> 00:26:22,574 The Mayor's delighted with your operation on Mr. Hamano 249 00:26:22,648 --> 00:26:23,740 It's a bright new dawn! 250 00:26:23,782 --> 00:26:29,414 Shimada you found a better doctor than we ever dreamt! 251 00:26:29,488 --> 00:26:31,285 Make him Chief Surgeon. 252 00:26:31,423 --> 00:26:34,051 But what about Keiyo? 253 00:26:36,128 --> 00:26:38,426 Make two departments. 254 00:26:38,464 --> 00:26:42,798 Keiyo can't complain if he's head of Surgery Two. 255 00:26:42,935 --> 00:26:45,301 Surgery Two? 256 00:26:45,671 --> 00:26:47,605 Well? 257 00:26:48,707 --> 00:26:51,403 - Well? - It's a good idea. 258 00:26:52,144 --> 00:26:56,308 Dr. Touma, if you would be kind... 259 00:26:56,415 --> 00:27:03,184 This is a municipal hospital, so City Hall sets the terms of employment. 260 00:27:03,322 --> 00:27:06,348 It's salary plus fees... 261 00:27:06,391 --> 00:27:08,222 You can handle that. 262 00:27:08,293 --> 00:27:09,658 Fine. 263 00:27:09,728 --> 00:27:12,219 - But I have one request. - Yes? 264 00:27:13,031 --> 00:27:15,966 I knowwe're out in the sticks... 265 00:27:16,101 --> 00:27:21,164 but can we stop saying that someone's "time is up?" 266 00:27:21,306 --> 00:27:24,298 - Sorry? - It's not nice. 267 00:27:32,985 --> 00:27:34,009 Mikado. 268 00:27:34,052 --> 00:27:37,544 - Mabuhay! - Cheers! 269 00:27:39,825 --> 00:27:41,486 Aoki. 270 00:27:41,560 --> 00:27:47,021 I heard you've been telling everyone about that "Pittsburgh" operation. 271 00:27:47,566 --> 00:27:51,559 - You'd ratherwork for him than me? - No. 272 00:27:51,837 --> 00:27:53,361 - Liar! - Well... 273 00:27:53,472 --> 00:27:57,465 I saw Dr. Touma's resume. He moved around a lot. 274 00:27:57,576 --> 00:28:01,376 Maybe it's because he causes problems wherever he goes. 275 00:28:01,513 --> 00:28:03,037 You think so? 276 00:28:03,182 --> 00:28:06,174 I get that impression. 277 00:28:07,352 --> 00:28:09,286 Aoki. 278 00:28:09,855 --> 00:28:13,882 A good dog gets to wear a nice collar. 279 00:28:13,926 --> 00:28:19,762 Yours says "Keiyo University," so take good care of it. 280 00:28:22,601 --> 00:28:24,296 I will. 281 00:28:32,744 --> 00:28:34,769 Good night. 282 00:28:40,319 --> 00:28:44,688 The Keiyo doctors here are all bad-mouthing Dr. Touma. 283 00:28:44,723 --> 00:28:45,747 Why? 284 00:28:45,891 --> 00:28:50,385 Because of him, people think we can cure everything here. 285 00:28:50,429 --> 00:28:53,728 Face matters more to them than their patients. 286 00:28:53,765 --> 00:28:56,598 They want to stay out of trouble. 287 00:28:56,635 --> 00:28:58,569 That's disgusting. 288 00:28:58,704 --> 00:29:03,835 If they have no fatalities, they can move to a bigger hospital. 289 00:29:03,976 --> 00:29:06,604 They like things to be kept cool. 290 00:29:07,646 --> 00:29:11,582 So when someone like Dr. Touma tums up the heat... 291 00:29:11,617 --> 00:29:13,949 they get bumt. 292 00:29:41,146 --> 00:29:43,774 Doctor, we're ready. 293 00:29:43,849 --> 00:29:46,409 Dr. Touma? 294 00:29:46,518 --> 00:29:51,012 Miss Oka, put on the second tape from the right in the top row. 295 00:29:51,156 --> 00:29:53,317 Music? In an operation? 296 00:29:53,358 --> 00:29:54,985 Yes. 297 00:30:02,768 --> 00:30:04,360 Please. 298 00:31:02,561 --> 00:31:04,859 "Duty Surgeon: Tetsuhiko Touma" 299 00:31:04,896 --> 00:31:09,265 People are saying great things about that doctor you found. 300 00:31:09,401 --> 00:31:10,868 Yes. 301 00:31:10,902 --> 00:31:14,804 But he's a bit eccentric, so I don't knowwhat to make of him. 302 00:31:14,873 --> 00:31:18,775 He talks to me like I'm a patient too. 303 00:31:19,544 --> 00:31:21,409 And you love it. 304 00:31:22,147 --> 00:31:23,876 - I do? - Yes. 305 00:31:23,915 --> 00:31:26,782 You like this new doctor. 306 00:31:26,885 --> 00:31:27,909 I guess so. 307 00:31:28,053 --> 00:31:30,578 Here's your dad's medicine. 308 00:31:30,789 --> 00:31:32,916 Thank you. 309 00:31:32,958 --> 00:31:36,257 By the way, does arranged marriage interest you? 310 00:31:36,428 --> 00:31:39,591 Arranged marriage? Why? 311 00:31:39,865 --> 00:31:42,800 Your dad asked me to set something up. 312 00:31:42,868 --> 00:31:43,926 He did? 313 00:31:46,004 --> 00:31:48,529 I'm no rush to get married. 314 00:31:48,740 --> 00:31:51,038 That's what I told him. 315 00:31:51,042 --> 00:31:51,167 That's what I told him. Who'll look after Dad if I get married? 316 00:31:51,176 --> 00:31:53,872 Who'll look after Dad if I get married? 317 00:31:54,079 --> 00:31:55,876 He's hopeless in everything. 318 00:31:55,981 --> 00:31:57,005 That's true. 319 00:31:58,550 --> 00:32:01,815 But he's got someone in mind. 320 00:32:01,953 --> 00:32:04,751 He does? 321 00:32:05,090 --> 00:32:07,854 And who's the poor sucker my father's fallen for? 322 00:32:08,593 --> 00:32:13,394 It had spread from the rectum into the uterus and the bladder. 323 00:32:13,465 --> 00:32:17,834 That involves Gastroenterology, Gynecology, and Urology... 324 00:32:17,903 --> 00:32:22,499 but Dr. Touma did the whole thing then and there. 325 00:32:22,574 --> 00:32:23,768 By himself? 326 00:32:23,975 --> 00:32:27,172 And then with a young breast cancer patient... 327 00:32:27,279 --> 00:32:32,410 he took the breast off, then did reconstructive surgery. 328 00:32:32,417 --> 00:32:35,011 The patient was delighted. 329 00:32:36,388 --> 00:32:38,253 I was amazed. 330 00:32:38,490 --> 00:32:41,516 As a surgeon, he covers all the bases. 331 00:32:41,960 --> 00:32:43,951 That's wonderful! 332 00:32:44,329 --> 00:32:48,789 Dr. Touma is our city's Black Jack! 333 00:32:49,301 --> 00:32:52,134 Well, it's not like in comics or on TV. 334 00:32:52,337 --> 00:32:54,737 The reality is different. 335 00:32:54,873 --> 00:32:57,842 Ourwork is more like... 336 00:32:58,243 --> 00:33:01,701 knitting a sweater, one stitch at a time. 337 00:33:02,481 --> 00:33:07,748 You hang in and hang tough, proceed surely and steadily. 338 00:33:07,986 --> 00:33:11,080 That's why enka music fits in so well. 339 00:33:11,423 --> 00:33:13,584 Enka? 340 00:33:14,860 --> 00:33:17,761 That's different. 341 00:33:22,400 --> 00:33:24,231 Anyway, Doctor... 342 00:33:25,537 --> 00:33:28,404 it must be hard living here alone. 343 00:33:29,641 --> 00:33:33,805 If you find yourself at loose ends in that way... 344 00:33:33,812 --> 00:33:35,871 feel free to come and talk to me. 345 00:33:36,915 --> 00:33:38,041 Dad... 346 00:33:39,551 --> 00:33:42,987 In that way? What way is that? 347 00:33:43,822 --> 00:33:47,121 Well, you know, "that way." How do I put it? 348 00:33:48,426 --> 00:33:51,554 It's nice to have a woman there... 349 00:33:52,163 --> 00:33:55,564 to make you miso soup for breakfast. 350 00:33:55,634 --> 00:33:59,263 Oh, don't worry about that. I just have toast. 351 00:33:59,504 --> 00:34:01,938 It takes less time. 352 00:34:04,442 --> 00:34:06,376 Too bad, Dad. 353 00:34:06,511 --> 00:34:11,414 All Dr. Touma thinks about is his patients. 354 00:34:14,519 --> 00:34:16,680 Doctor, I guess you didn't know this. 355 00:34:16,788 --> 00:34:19,586 This was meant to be an arranged marriage meeting. 356 00:34:19,724 --> 00:34:21,248 Oh. 357 00:34:23,028 --> 00:34:24,928 Between who and who? 358 00:35:15,080 --> 00:35:17,844 Doctor, could I ask for a favor? 359 00:35:17,882 --> 00:35:21,443 That enka music during operations is a bit too much. 360 00:35:21,486 --> 00:35:23,977 That's strange, Miss Oka. 361 00:35:24,089 --> 00:35:25,989 What's better than Miyako Harumi? 362 00:35:26,091 --> 00:35:29,424 - Classical music? - No, that'd put me to sleep. 363 00:35:29,461 --> 00:35:31,326 Frankly, I hate that music. 364 00:35:31,463 --> 00:35:34,796 I can't concentrate with all that warbling. 365 00:35:34,866 --> 00:35:37,528 You're not wielding the scalpel. 366 00:35:37,669 --> 00:35:41,161 Yes, but we need teamwork. 367 00:35:41,306 --> 00:35:45,709 Let's take a vote then. Majority wins. 368 00:35:45,777 --> 00:35:47,677 Good idea. 369 00:35:48,813 --> 00:35:53,716 Miss Oka, will you accept the opinion of the majority? 370 00:35:53,852 --> 00:35:56,343 - In good grace? - Of course. 371 00:35:57,055 --> 00:36:00,923 Okay, who's in favor of Miyako Harumi? 372 00:36:10,769 --> 00:36:13,067 Yano? 373 00:36:14,272 --> 00:36:16,638 I'm sorry. How about rock? 374 00:36:16,741 --> 00:36:18,504 No way. 375 00:36:18,743 --> 00:36:20,768 I'd be cutting too hard. 376 00:36:23,048 --> 00:36:25,642 I can't believe you guys. 377 00:36:25,750 --> 00:36:28,218 She's a national treasure. 378 00:36:34,592 --> 00:36:36,560 That was brave! 379 00:36:39,064 --> 00:36:45,435 It was funny to see him pout like a child with toys taken away. 380 00:36:45,537 --> 00:36:48,870 But if you could get here earlier... 381 00:36:49,507 --> 00:36:51,668 Mrs. Nakamura? 382 00:36:52,243 --> 00:36:53,267 Yes? 383 00:36:53,511 --> 00:36:55,206 Are you listening? 384 00:36:55,346 --> 00:36:57,871 - Sorry. - What's so funny? 385 00:36:58,049 --> 00:36:59,846 Nothing. I'm sorry. 386 00:37:01,352 --> 00:37:03,217 Here he is! 387 00:37:06,291 --> 00:37:10,091 My diary isn't so full of complaints anymore. 388 00:37:10,161 --> 00:37:13,289 Does that show, I wonder? 389 00:37:13,431 --> 00:37:17,663 Kohei laughs a lot more now, instead of crying. 390 00:37:20,839 --> 00:37:22,067 There. 391 00:37:29,247 --> 00:37:32,307 I want to help Dr. Touma more... 392 00:37:35,520 --> 00:37:37,988 and not hold him back. 393 00:37:48,633 --> 00:37:50,794 I want to get better. 394 00:37:51,503 --> 00:37:55,337 I practice the movements of the operation... 395 00:37:55,440 --> 00:37:58,375 so that its rhythm art flow will be a part of me. 396 00:38:05,216 --> 00:38:07,047 Hi, Makoto. 397 00:38:07,185 --> 00:38:09,346 - Good moming. - What are you doing? 398 00:38:09,387 --> 00:38:11,378 Look. 399 00:38:13,558 --> 00:38:14,786 A swallow's nest? 400 00:38:14,859 --> 00:38:17,259 They'll have baby birds like you... 401 00:38:17,362 --> 00:38:19,387 with their mouths open, going "Food!" 402 00:38:19,664 --> 00:38:21,757 I don't mind my mouth open and go "Food!" 403 00:38:21,900 --> 00:38:24,232 - You do. - I don't! 404 00:38:24,369 --> 00:38:26,735 - You don't? - I still want to see! 405 00:38:26,738 --> 00:38:28,035 Sorry! 406 00:38:30,341 --> 00:38:33,367 Good moming, Namiko. 407 00:38:35,280 --> 00:38:39,376 I'll be late. Ride me to the bus stop. 408 00:38:40,351 --> 00:38:42,842 See you! 409 00:38:47,325 --> 00:38:51,022 "Surgery Schedule" 410 00:39:15,053 --> 00:39:17,647 Here you go. 411 00:39:18,156 --> 00:39:21,922 My husband owes Dr. Touma his life, you know. 412 00:39:21,960 --> 00:39:25,657 They thought it was his appendix, but it was cancer! 413 00:39:25,763 --> 00:39:29,722 They say Dr. Touma was like a magician. 414 00:39:29,868 --> 00:39:31,961 Doctor, this is on the house. 415 00:39:32,103 --> 00:39:34,037 No, nothing for free. 416 00:39:34,105 --> 00:39:36,232 There you go again! 417 00:39:36,374 --> 00:39:39,901 - Please! Just this once. - Nope. 418 00:39:39,978 --> 00:39:43,470 We don't do operations forfree either. 419 00:39:43,548 --> 00:39:45,743 You're his friend, right? 420 00:39:45,817 --> 00:39:49,583 Please tell him not to stick to the rules so much. 421 00:39:49,621 --> 00:39:52,454 - Right? - I will. Thank you. 422 00:39:52,557 --> 00:39:57,392 - Have as much as you like. - Come on! 423 00:39:59,264 --> 00:40:03,394 Let's eat. The fish here is excellent. 424 00:40:13,211 --> 00:40:14,940 You're right. 425 00:40:15,613 --> 00:40:18,514 Remember that place in Pittsburgh? 426 00:40:18,583 --> 00:40:23,145 It's the only Japanese restaurant around. They charge ridiculous price for lousy food. 427 00:40:23,254 --> 00:40:25,154 That's right. 428 00:40:25,723 --> 00:40:29,318 Anyway, I'm surprised. When did you start at Keiyo? 429 00:40:29,494 --> 00:40:31,428 April. 430 00:40:31,496 --> 00:40:35,933 They're starting liver transplants, so I'm a professor there. 431 00:40:36,935 --> 00:40:41,463 It will be a while before Japan recognizes brain death. 432 00:40:41,572 --> 00:40:44,973 So rather than waiting for that, we can save more patients... 433 00:40:45,109 --> 00:40:48,875 by encouraging living donors. 434 00:40:48,913 --> 00:40:51,438 Our university's doing that. 435 00:40:55,586 --> 00:40:58,817 But why are you way out here? 436 00:41:00,058 --> 00:41:02,618 I've been thinking for a while. 437 00:41:03,194 --> 00:41:07,062 We need to do better at regional medicine. 438 00:41:07,999 --> 00:41:10,160 Regional medicine? 439 00:41:10,301 --> 00:41:14,761 But the idea of you fixing hemorrhoids out here... 440 00:41:14,806 --> 00:41:17,673 I have mixed feelings about it. 441 00:41:19,711 --> 00:41:22,475 You're my only competitor in Japan. 442 00:41:24,916 --> 00:41:27,476 I'm not ambitious like that. 443 00:41:38,062 --> 00:41:42,226 "Closed Until Further Notice" 444 00:41:50,475 --> 00:41:56,880 The fishmonger died, a year after Dr. Nomoto operated on him. 445 00:42:03,688 --> 00:42:05,883 Thank you for everything. 446 00:42:43,694 --> 00:42:46,720 I'm sorry we didn't save him. 447 00:42:50,001 --> 00:42:52,299 No, Doctor. 448 00:42:59,210 --> 00:43:03,943 My fatherwas happy you were treating him. 449 00:43:06,150 --> 00:43:08,914 He was fond of you. 450 00:43:10,588 --> 00:43:15,821 He won't be there anymore, but please come and buy yourfish from us. 451 00:43:16,494 --> 00:43:18,359 Thank you very much. 452 00:43:44,489 --> 00:43:46,821 We'll just put a bypass in. 453 00:43:47,692 --> 00:43:48,784 And leave the cancer alone? 454 00:43:48,926 --> 00:43:52,123 It's okay. We'll cure the jaundice and he can go home. 455 00:43:52,163 --> 00:43:53,790 That's not right! 456 00:43:53,931 --> 00:43:56,798 - We've to send him to Keiyo! - Aoki! 457 00:43:58,169 --> 00:44:00,137 Who do you think you are talking to? 458 00:44:00,171 --> 00:44:03,368 - But he'll die... - Don't give me orders! 459 00:44:22,360 --> 00:44:24,260 Why didn't you come out? 460 00:44:24,529 --> 00:44:27,396 Why? You were there. 461 00:44:27,732 --> 00:44:29,097 This was yourfault! 462 00:44:29,233 --> 00:44:33,693 Aoki, give it a rest, will you? 463 00:44:34,705 --> 00:44:39,335 You could have got that cancer it you'd wanted to! 464 00:44:43,014 --> 00:44:47,644 If you'd done the operation right in the first place! 465 00:44:48,553 --> 00:44:52,148 Then you wouldn't have to lie about finding it too late! 466 00:44:52,256 --> 00:44:54,417 Be quiet! 467 00:44:56,093 --> 00:44:59,585 You shortened Mr. Imazumi's life just to save face! 468 00:44:59,697 --> 00:45:01,995 Settle down! 469 00:45:20,585 --> 00:45:24,612 I've envied Yano all along. 470 00:45:25,890 --> 00:45:30,452 I want to assist in your operations too. 471 00:45:32,430 --> 00:45:35,490 We'll work together some day. 472 00:45:38,269 --> 00:45:40,362 Thank you. 473 00:45:40,805 --> 00:45:44,138 But a year ago... 474 00:45:45,810 --> 00:45:48,335 I lacked courage. 475 00:45:48,479 --> 00:45:52,939 Because of that, a patient died. 476 00:45:58,422 --> 00:46:02,859 I'm not worthy to continue as a doctor. 477 00:46:08,332 --> 00:46:13,736 Remaining as a doctor is a lot harder than becoming one in the first place. 478 00:46:15,873 --> 00:46:17,340 Why not try Pittsburgh? 479 00:46:19,043 --> 00:46:21,477 Here's a letter to Dr. Starzl. 480 00:46:22,813 --> 00:46:24,644 Use it if you like. 481 00:46:26,550 --> 00:46:30,543 It's an unpaid fellowship though. 482 00:46:32,156 --> 00:46:36,183 - It's over my head. - No. It's not. 483 00:46:36,827 --> 00:46:38,795 You can handle it. 484 00:46:53,711 --> 00:46:55,804 Makoto's there! 485 00:47:04,922 --> 00:47:07,220 - Teacher! - Hi. 486 00:47:10,261 --> 00:47:11,387 Come on. 487 00:47:11,429 --> 00:47:12,862 Kohei! 488 00:47:16,067 --> 00:47:17,557 Come here. 489 00:47:37,288 --> 00:47:38,277 Let's start. 490 00:47:39,557 --> 00:47:41,855 Let's go. 491 00:47:42,626 --> 00:47:43,558 Again. 492 00:47:52,503 --> 00:47:54,300 Ready, set, go! 493 00:47:54,405 --> 00:47:57,533 Come on! Let's go that way. 494 00:47:57,575 --> 00:47:59,566 Come on! 495 00:48:02,513 --> 00:48:03,502 Wait! 496 00:48:04,115 --> 00:48:05,810 Look out! 497 00:48:07,418 --> 00:48:09,818 Hurry... 498 00:48:11,956 --> 00:48:14,789 You caught us! 499 00:49:05,142 --> 00:49:07,872 Dr. Touma's been here for six months... 500 00:49:07,912 --> 00:49:13,350 and were all ready to follow him anywhere. 501 00:49:20,925 --> 00:49:26,420 Metzenbaums and Cooper scissors, Peans and mosquito forceps... 502 00:49:27,198 --> 00:49:32,397 I felt his warmth and passion when I gave them to him. 503 00:49:46,183 --> 00:49:49,414 There's no hurry in his operations. 504 00:49:49,854 --> 00:49:54,450 Precise and assured, he worlds steadily at it. 505 00:49:57,928 --> 00:50:00,294 "Save the patient." 506 00:50:01,031 --> 00:50:07,231 With that one thing in mind, he never gives up, no matter what. 507 00:50:07,805 --> 00:50:12,640 He devotes himself entirely into each and every operation. 508 00:50:55,219 --> 00:50:57,744 We had good news today. 509 00:50:58,355 --> 00:51:04,089 The newspaper ran an article on Makoto's volunteer activity. 510 00:51:04,261 --> 00:51:07,196 Namiko, look at this. 511 00:51:09,099 --> 00:51:11,829 Very good, Kohei! 512 00:51:11,969 --> 00:51:13,903 What is it? 513 00:51:13,938 --> 00:51:16,065 How amazing! 514 00:51:18,375 --> 00:51:21,208 Look, Kohei! It's Makoto. 515 00:51:26,417 --> 00:51:27,748 Mom! 516 00:51:27,885 --> 00:51:30,353 Mom, I'm hungry. 517 00:51:30,988 --> 00:51:32,250 Let's eat. 518 00:51:32,323 --> 00:51:35,383 Makoto! This is great! 519 00:51:36,994 --> 00:51:41,431 Mom, what are you doing? That's embarrassing! 520 00:51:41,665 --> 00:51:44,293 - What's so embarrassing? - Why did you show them that? 521 00:51:44,501 --> 00:51:46,799 Show me the swallows! 522 00:51:46,904 --> 00:51:50,032 Oh, the swallows? Show him the swallows. 523 00:51:56,614 --> 00:51:57,740 Ready? 524 00:52:03,554 --> 00:52:05,078 There they are! 525 00:52:05,222 --> 00:52:07,190 - Can you see them? - Yes. 526 00:52:07,324 --> 00:52:10,418 I envy how they get along so well. 527 00:52:10,527 --> 00:52:16,659 Will Kohei and I be happy like that when he's in high school? 528 00:52:17,301 --> 00:52:23,171 As the roots of our welfare system, regional medicine is vital. 529 00:52:23,774 --> 00:52:26,299 The time will soon come... 530 00:52:26,343 --> 00:52:31,781 when even public hospitals will struggle. 531 00:52:32,616 --> 00:52:37,644 Now is the time to build a firm foundation. 532 00:52:37,688 --> 00:52:40,384 Our hospital won't go broke! 533 00:52:40,524 --> 00:52:42,822 Order, please! 534 00:52:42,893 --> 00:52:45,191 Order! 535 00:52:45,329 --> 00:52:47,024 At any rate... 536 00:52:47,131 --> 00:52:52,194 while some may want to buy gold, or even lottery tickets... 537 00:52:53,037 --> 00:52:59,033 our 100 million foundation fund should be retumed to our citizens. 538 00:52:59,476 --> 00:53:03,105 By improving municipal hospitals... 539 00:53:03,247 --> 00:53:08,014 believe we are making a gift to those who will live... 540 00:53:08,085 --> 00:53:10,849 in the aging society to come! 541 00:53:21,765 --> 00:53:22,789 Mayor! 542 00:53:22,933 --> 00:53:27,529 Mayor Okawa was brought in by an ambulance. 543 00:53:28,238 --> 00:53:31,366 He was bleeding from the veins in his esophagus... 544 00:53:31,475 --> 00:53:34,273 due to cirrhosis of the liver. 545 00:53:34,344 --> 00:53:38,110 He's semi-conscious. He needs a transplant. 546 00:53:38,615 --> 00:53:42,415 Mayor Okawa is this hospital's lifeline. 547 00:53:42,486 --> 00:53:44,386 We can't let him die. 548 00:53:44,521 --> 00:53:46,512 Can we get one abroad? 549 00:53:46,623 --> 00:53:50,389 I'm afraid he's in no condition to be moved. 550 00:53:51,228 --> 00:53:53,788 No airline would take him. 551 00:53:54,798 --> 00:53:56,561 I see. 552 00:53:57,901 --> 00:54:00,096 Isn't there any otherway? 553 00:54:00,170 --> 00:54:02,661 Doctor, please! 554 00:54:02,806 --> 00:54:07,072 A mother just had part of her liver transplanted into her daughter. 555 00:54:08,579 --> 00:54:12,743 Isn't there some way to do that with my brother? 556 00:54:12,783 --> 00:54:14,774 That's living donor transplantation. 557 00:54:14,818 --> 00:54:17,446 How does that work? 558 00:54:24,661 --> 00:54:27,755 His diseased liver will be removed... 559 00:54:27,831 --> 00:54:31,927 and be replaced with part of a healthy one from a living donor. 560 00:54:32,136 --> 00:54:34,434 That's living donor transplantation. 561 00:54:34,505 --> 00:54:39,807 However, this has never been done from one adult to another. 562 00:54:39,943 --> 00:54:43,902 But that's my father's only hope, right? 563 00:54:43,947 --> 00:54:45,778 I'm afraid so. 564 00:54:46,116 --> 00:54:48,516 Shoko, let's do it. 565 00:54:48,585 --> 00:54:53,113 You'll be all alone if he dies. You've always been Daddy's girl. 566 00:54:53,190 --> 00:54:57,752 - Will you operate here? - That's impossible. 567 00:54:57,795 --> 00:55:01,993 The donor's liver and Mayor Okawa's liverwill be removed. 568 00:55:02,065 --> 00:55:05,728 Such an operation requires top surgeons and a lot of staff. 569 00:55:06,470 --> 00:55:12,841 Prof Sanekawa at Keiyo University is an expert in transplantation. 570 00:55:12,910 --> 00:55:16,744 It might be possible over there. 571 00:55:17,381 --> 00:55:20,248 Doctor, please! 572 00:55:20,317 --> 00:55:23,480 Take half my liver and give it to my brother. 573 00:55:23,587 --> 00:55:26,954 Please ask that professor to save his life. 574 00:55:27,024 --> 00:55:31,358 Shoko, you ask him too! 575 00:55:32,262 --> 00:55:34,753 Shoko...! 576 00:55:34,898 --> 00:55:36,559 It's an important decision. 577 00:55:36,667 --> 00:55:39,431 Think carefully before you answer. 578 00:55:42,206 --> 00:55:44,140 Doctor! 579 00:55:47,311 --> 00:55:52,681 If I decide to give my father my liver... 580 00:55:57,221 --> 00:56:00,952 can it be with your scalpel instead of that professor's? 581 00:56:04,828 --> 00:56:06,625 All right. 582 00:56:09,433 --> 00:56:11,424 Then please! 583 00:56:12,069 --> 00:56:14,230 Save my father. 584 00:56:45,836 --> 00:56:48,236 - Ma'am! - Makoto... 585 00:56:48,372 --> 00:56:50,636 Speak to me! Makoto! 586 00:56:51,575 --> 00:56:53,566 Move the stretcher away. 587 00:56:54,611 --> 00:56:56,101 - Cut open his clothes. - Makoto... 588 00:56:57,981 --> 00:57:01,610 Ma'am, please stand. It's dangerous. 589 00:57:03,053 --> 00:57:05,783 Makoto...! 590 00:57:05,856 --> 00:57:08,086 Makoto...! 591 00:57:21,738 --> 00:57:27,540 Makoto has cerebral contusion resulting from a head injury. 592 00:57:29,846 --> 00:57:35,978 When he went out to celebrate getting into a social work course at college... 593 00:57:36,019 --> 00:57:42,948 he was hit by a truck right in front of his mother. 594 00:58:12,589 --> 00:58:14,420 Teacher? 595 00:58:15,926 --> 00:58:20,329 If you need anything, please tell me. 596 00:58:23,967 --> 00:58:26,492 You should get some rest. 597 00:58:28,739 --> 00:58:31,037 Makoto... 598 00:58:32,075 --> 00:58:34,771 gets up from bed... 599 00:58:35,045 --> 00:58:39,607 and calls out to me, "Mom." 600 00:58:43,286 --> 00:58:49,850 I keep dreaming that whenever I sleep. 601 00:58:54,464 --> 00:58:59,424 He's going to wake up today. The miracle will happen today. 602 00:58:59,469 --> 00:59:04,532 I keep telling myself that, but... 603 00:59:08,045 --> 00:59:11,173 They say he's gone. 604 00:59:13,383 --> 00:59:16,011 That he's brain-dead. 605 00:59:16,086 --> 00:59:19,681 That his brain is just like tofu now. 606 00:59:20,257 --> 00:59:23,556 It's not even vegetative state. 607 00:59:23,960 --> 00:59:28,590 His eyes will never open again. 608 00:59:28,999 --> 00:59:32,025 They say there's no hope. 609 00:59:34,905 --> 00:59:39,467 The doctor came right out and told me that today. 610 00:59:42,079 --> 00:59:44,172 Why? 611 00:59:46,016 --> 00:59:50,043 His heart is still beating so strongly. 612 00:59:51,088 --> 00:59:54,683 His hands are still so warm. 613 00:59:55,692 --> 00:59:59,526 Why...? 614 01:00:05,302 --> 01:00:09,534 Makoto was diagnosed as clinically brain-dead. 615 01:00:09,673 --> 01:00:14,337 It was thought that his heart would stop within two weeks. 616 01:00:35,332 --> 01:00:38,733 He could have part of my liver. 617 01:00:39,903 --> 01:00:43,805 Why does Shoko's blood match and mine doesn't? 618 01:00:49,546 --> 01:00:51,537 Doctor... 619 01:00:54,518 --> 01:00:58,887 are you sure my liver can't be used? 620 01:01:04,928 --> 01:01:12,960 Mr. Okawa's liver is quite large. But yours is very small. 621 01:01:13,503 --> 01:01:15,994 I'd have to take most of your right lobe... 622 01:01:16,139 --> 01:01:20,439 which is about two-thirds of the organ. 623 01:01:21,478 --> 01:01:27,542 - That could put your life in danger. - But... 624 01:01:29,452 --> 01:01:31,545 It's all right. 625 01:01:32,756 --> 01:01:35,316 - Dad... - Shoko... 626 01:01:40,463 --> 01:01:43,125 It's okay. 627 01:01:48,038 --> 01:01:55,604 Your mother's waiting for me on the other side. 628 01:01:59,816 --> 01:02:02,478 We'll get rebom... 629 01:02:04,554 --> 01:02:10,823 and then the three of us... 630 01:02:12,896 --> 01:02:15,057 can be together again. 631 01:02:17,067 --> 01:02:19,194 No! 632 01:02:55,171 --> 01:02:57,662 Here we go! 633 01:04:07,510 --> 01:04:09,478 I read about... 634 01:04:10,613 --> 01:04:16,210 a girl in America whose life was saved by a heart transplant. 635 01:04:17,087 --> 01:04:24,459 The donorwas a medical student who was brain-dead just like Makoto. 636 01:04:26,229 --> 01:04:31,724 When the transplant succeeded and she got better... 637 01:04:31,935 --> 01:04:36,929 she carried out his ambition and became a doctor. 638 01:04:38,641 --> 01:04:42,441 What he wished for... 639 01:04:42,545 --> 01:04:47,881 and the woman he saved were united and lived as one. 640 01:04:48,818 --> 01:04:51,252 I was moved. 641 01:04:52,789 --> 01:04:57,488 I didn't think I could ever bring myself... 642 01:04:57,594 --> 01:05:03,260 to give an organ of Makoto's to someone else. 643 01:05:06,803 --> 01:05:08,430 But now... 644 01:05:09,172 --> 01:05:13,040 I can't stop thinking about it. 645 01:05:15,011 --> 01:05:21,416 Makoto is a boy who always wanted to help people in need. 646 01:05:21,518 --> 01:05:26,751 As much as I can, I want to honor that part of him. 647 01:05:27,690 --> 01:05:31,558 That's something I can take comfort in. 648 01:05:39,035 --> 01:05:41,868 Would you take... 649 01:05:42,505 --> 01:05:48,068 an organ from Makoto and use it to help someone? 650 01:06:03,259 --> 01:06:04,487 Doctor... 651 01:06:07,096 --> 01:06:12,591 Japanese law doesn't recognize brain death. 652 01:06:13,603 --> 01:06:17,505 If he performs that operation... 653 01:06:19,008 --> 01:06:20,475 But... 654 01:06:24,647 --> 01:06:28,481 that's the very last thing... 655 01:06:28,618 --> 01:06:34,716 my boy can do to help someone else. 656 01:06:44,200 --> 01:06:45,792 Let's do it. 657 01:07:06,122 --> 01:07:07,783 Dr. Touma... 658 01:07:07,891 --> 01:07:12,555 Mr. Okawa and I have always worked togetherfor his hospital. 659 01:07:12,996 --> 01:07:16,727 I'd love to save him too, but... 660 01:07:17,967 --> 01:07:19,832 We can't do this, Sir. 661 01:07:20,036 --> 01:07:22,129 Perhaps if he were still Mayor... 662 01:07:22,338 --> 01:07:25,034 but he's not now. 663 01:07:25,475 --> 01:07:28,569 And you guys have to tell him no. 664 01:07:29,012 --> 01:07:30,673 We have told him no. 665 01:07:31,114 --> 01:07:35,881 The law hasn't changed. It's too much of a risk. 666 01:07:36,319 --> 01:07:41,222 That heart transplant in Sapporo brought about a murder charge. 667 01:07:42,058 --> 01:07:43,616 Murder charge? 668 01:07:46,729 --> 01:07:51,632 I've gone beyond the standard Takeuchi Criteria for brain death. 669 01:07:52,135 --> 01:07:53,659 I've tested auditory brain-stem response... 670 01:07:53,836 --> 01:07:58,364 an EEG, and a CT scan of cranial blood flow. 671 01:07:59,208 --> 01:08:00,675 All that? 672 01:08:01,377 --> 01:08:05,871 Mr. Makoto is completely braid dead. 673 01:08:07,350 --> 01:08:11,286 If any part of his brain was alive I wouldn't touch him. 674 01:08:11,521 --> 01:08:13,580 Sapporo's case was different. 675 01:08:13,790 --> 01:08:16,520 But most importantly... 676 01:08:16,593 --> 01:08:20,256 his motherwants to have his organ donated. 677 01:08:20,563 --> 01:08:22,326 A doctor might agree with that. 678 01:08:22,632 --> 01:08:24,395 But the police and public won't. 679 01:08:24,701 --> 01:08:29,604 If Mr. Okawa dies in the operation, they'll say we killed two people. 680 01:08:29,906 --> 01:08:32,306 Who will be responsible for that? 681 01:08:32,408 --> 01:08:37,539 You can say an overly ambitious surgeon... 682 01:08:37,614 --> 01:08:39,605 threatened the Director with physical violence. 683 01:08:39,716 --> 01:08:41,013 Blame it on me. 684 01:08:41,584 --> 01:08:44,382 - We can't do that. - Sir. 685 01:08:46,289 --> 01:08:50,055 What are the chances of success? 686 01:08:50,193 --> 01:08:52,252 Think fifty-fifty. 687 01:08:53,630 --> 01:08:55,427 Fifty-fifty... 688 01:08:55,498 --> 01:08:58,990 If we do nothing, it's for sure that Mr. Okawa dies. 689 01:08:59,335 --> 01:09:04,272 If we operate, there's a greater than fifty percent chance of saving him. 690 01:09:07,577 --> 01:09:11,240 All right. Do your best to save Mr. Okawa. 691 01:09:11,280 --> 01:09:14,613 - Sir? - Keep it top secret. 692 01:09:14,651 --> 01:09:17,085 That won't last. 693 01:09:17,186 --> 01:09:21,350 There'll be criticism from the public and the media. 694 01:09:21,391 --> 01:09:25,191 Then I'll take responsibility and resign. 695 01:09:25,361 --> 01:09:26,589 Wait a minute! 696 01:09:27,096 --> 01:09:29,155 It won't end there! 697 01:09:29,298 --> 01:09:33,428 Who'll be responsible from the city? Me! 698 01:09:33,469 --> 01:09:38,133 This will infuriate Keiyo University Hospital. 699 01:09:38,341 --> 01:09:42,334 What if they pull out all their doctors? 700 01:09:45,848 --> 01:09:48,408 I'll take full responsibility. 701 01:09:48,584 --> 01:09:51,178 You have to look after the hospital and its patients. 702 01:09:51,187 --> 01:09:51,516 You have to look after the hospital and its patients. - But... - This is the only way for us to save a life. 703 01:09:51,521 --> 01:09:57,289 - But... - This is the only way for us to save a life. 704 01:09:57,827 --> 01:10:01,490 It's a doctor's duty to save lives. 705 01:10:02,298 --> 01:10:03,788 Let's do it. 706 01:10:04,333 --> 01:10:06,893 I agree with you. 707 01:10:07,603 --> 01:10:10,436 Let me assist in the operation. 708 01:10:10,807 --> 01:10:13,275 I want to assist, too. 709 01:10:13,843 --> 01:10:15,242 Please let me assist you. 710 01:10:15,545 --> 01:10:17,775 You guys are crazy! 711 01:10:18,147 --> 01:10:21,605 I'm not responsible forwhat happens. 712 01:10:22,385 --> 01:10:25,786 I have nothing to do with this! 713 01:10:29,092 --> 01:10:32,619 I argued, but they won't listen! 714 01:10:32,762 --> 01:10:34,491 Please! 715 01:10:34,630 --> 01:10:36,689 Do something to stop it! 716 01:10:36,799 --> 01:10:40,565 You Keiyo doctors keep this place going. You're my only hope. 717 01:10:40,603 --> 01:10:41,797 Mr. Murakami... 718 01:10:41,971 --> 01:10:42,960 don't worry. 719 01:10:43,272 --> 01:10:45,604 Leave this to us. 720 01:10:45,742 --> 01:10:51,647 We can't allow any criminal activity in this public institution. 721 01:10:52,482 --> 01:10:54,541 We'll stop him foryou. 722 01:10:54,851 --> 01:10:56,648 Thank you very much! 723 01:10:58,421 --> 01:11:03,051 As Office Manager, maybe it's best if you take leave on that day. 724 01:11:03,359 --> 01:11:07,523 Thank you... I'll do that. 725 01:11:09,599 --> 01:11:14,798 Oh, and please don't tell anyone you heard this from me. 726 01:11:20,743 --> 01:11:24,235 Deceased donor transplant, huh? 727 01:11:24,514 --> 01:11:26,982 How are you going to stop it? 728 01:11:27,083 --> 01:11:29,176 We'll let him do it. 729 01:11:30,019 --> 01:11:31,680 If he fails, he fails. 730 01:11:31,954 --> 01:11:38,052 If he succeeds, we'll chase him out for breaking medical rules. 731 01:11:38,795 --> 01:11:41,195 Is this the Chiba Police? 732 01:11:41,230 --> 01:11:46,099 Sazanami Hospital is planning to do a deceased-donor transplant. 733 01:11:46,736 --> 01:11:48,727 Brain death. 734 01:11:48,771 --> 01:11:52,434 The law hasn't been changed to allow that. 735 01:11:52,508 --> 01:11:56,103 It's patently illegal. 736 01:11:57,547 --> 01:11:59,879 This is an outrage! 737 01:12:00,082 --> 01:12:03,483 It's a great scoop for a newspaper. 738 01:12:03,920 --> 01:12:08,323 They're committing murder to get credit for a Japan's first. 739 01:12:13,429 --> 01:12:17,763 - What? - It's murder, I'm telling you! 740 01:12:18,734 --> 01:12:24,070 I can't excuse such moral turpitude in a fellow doctor. 741 01:12:25,007 --> 01:12:27,066 That's right. 742 01:12:27,743 --> 01:12:31,941 Get to the bottom of it. Play it up big. 743 01:12:32,548 --> 01:12:33,606 It will sell. 744 01:12:34,350 --> 01:12:36,477 May I knowyour name? 745 01:12:42,391 --> 01:12:43,517 What is it? 746 01:12:43,893 --> 01:12:49,297 Sazanami Hospital planning to do Japan's first brain death liver transplant. 747 01:12:49,365 --> 01:12:51,663 Brain death liver? 748 01:12:51,801 --> 01:12:53,029 What's that? 749 01:13:05,114 --> 01:13:07,742 Maybe it was a secret... 750 01:13:08,017 --> 01:13:09,814 but the press has it. 751 01:13:09,952 --> 01:13:12,420 They're even calling me up. 752 01:13:14,190 --> 01:13:18,650 The Committee on Brain Death doesn't even call it "death" yet. 753 01:13:18,794 --> 01:13:21,786 What happens if you get charged? 754 01:13:22,965 --> 01:13:25,399 Don't rush things. You'll get hurt. 755 01:13:25,434 --> 01:13:27,698 I don't have that privilege. 756 01:13:28,271 --> 01:13:30,171 I have to do this. 757 01:13:30,339 --> 01:13:33,502 Succeed orfail, you will still lose. 758 01:13:33,676 --> 01:13:37,703 You'll lose your career and yourwhole future. 759 01:13:37,980 --> 01:13:43,919 This transplant is the only way I can save the man's life. 760 01:13:45,121 --> 01:13:48,955 Your ambition is not in transplants. You said that, right? 761 01:13:49,091 --> 01:13:53,084 Yes. This isn't about ambition. 762 01:13:53,129 --> 01:13:57,031 Then why are you risking everything for this operation? 763 01:14:03,506 --> 01:14:07,875 My mother died when I was a kid... 764 01:14:08,711 --> 01:14:14,149 from a misdiagnosis at the only hospital around here. 765 01:14:15,184 --> 01:14:20,178 They called it mild enteritis, when it was her appendix. 766 01:14:22,758 --> 01:14:26,125 She wasn't the type to complain. 767 01:14:26,896 --> 01:14:31,094 But it just kept getting worse. 768 01:14:32,001 --> 01:14:36,734 By the time she went back to the hospital two days later... 769 01:14:37,139 --> 01:14:39,471 the appendix had burst. 770 01:14:40,309 --> 01:14:44,473 She was full of pus and hurting too much to breathe. 771 01:14:44,513 --> 01:14:45,138 This is bad. 772 01:14:46,849 --> 01:14:49,181 Get her to the university hospital. 773 01:14:49,318 --> 01:14:52,947 Doctorwhy can't you take her appendix out now? 774 01:14:53,055 --> 01:14:54,852 Get ready an ambulance. 775 01:14:57,159 --> 01:14:59,389 Please save her! 776 01:15:00,463 --> 01:15:03,830 I can't do anything for her. 777 01:15:06,602 --> 01:15:08,900 Doctor! 778 01:15:08,938 --> 01:15:11,406 Please operate! 779 01:15:12,341 --> 01:15:14,969 Please save my mother now! 780 01:15:22,852 --> 01:15:28,051 It was too late by the time the university hospital operated on her. 781 01:15:28,991 --> 01:15:32,722 Sepsis had brought on kidney failure... 782 01:15:32,862 --> 01:15:35,524 and she died five days later. 783 01:15:36,465 --> 01:15:40,834 I've never forgotten that day. 784 01:15:44,607 --> 01:15:48,634 So that's why you decided to be a doctor. 785 01:15:53,682 --> 01:15:57,209 Thank you for coming here. 786 01:15:57,286 --> 01:15:59,777 I've got to go get ready. 787 01:16:03,793 --> 01:16:06,591 What if they charge you with murder... 788 01:16:07,196 --> 01:16:10,723 and lift your scalpel for helping this man? 789 01:16:12,101 --> 01:16:14,729 What would your mother say? 790 01:16:22,011 --> 01:16:28,507 What I see in front of me now is a patient who needs help... 791 01:16:28,884 --> 01:16:35,221 and the mother of a brain-dead boy who wants the patient to live 792 01:16:36,092 --> 01:16:40,756 That, and the pain they feel. 793 01:16:42,865 --> 01:16:46,528 If I ignore that and don't operate... 794 01:16:47,837 --> 01:16:50,032 I am no doctor. 795 01:16:50,773 --> 01:16:53,264 I'll lay down my scalpel. 796 01:17:14,930 --> 01:17:18,058 "Resignation" 797 01:18:09,485 --> 01:18:15,321 I'm more and more afraid that after tomorrow's operation... 798 01:18:15,391 --> 01:18:20,192 Dr. Touma will resign and leave this hospital... 799 01:18:20,429 --> 01:18:25,628 taking all the responsibility by himself. 800 01:18:31,874 --> 01:18:33,364 I'm sorry. 801 01:18:33,409 --> 01:18:35,707 I shouldn't have put that on. 802 01:18:35,778 --> 01:18:37,803 I was checking the procedure. 803 01:18:37,947 --> 01:18:39,039 It's okay. 804 01:18:39,081 --> 01:18:41,345 You're studying hard, aren't you? 805 01:18:43,052 --> 01:18:45,077 Just let me see that. 806 01:18:46,388 --> 01:18:50,757 We're going to do this "piggyback" style. 807 01:18:56,932 --> 01:18:59,799 We'll cut the recipient's liver at the hepatic vein... 808 01:18:59,935 --> 01:19:01,527 not the inferior vena cava. 809 01:19:01,670 --> 01:19:03,797 At this margin... 810 01:19:04,073 --> 01:19:07,201 afterwe trim it... 811 01:19:08,410 --> 01:19:13,074 we connect it to the donor's inferiorvena cava margin. 812 01:19:15,784 --> 01:19:17,615 Like that. 813 01:19:17,720 --> 01:19:19,119 I see. 814 01:19:21,790 --> 01:19:26,250 Blood is going to flow through the transplanted liver soon. 815 01:19:26,295 --> 01:19:31,289 It was empty of blood. Now it starts to tum red. 816 01:19:32,768 --> 01:19:35,896 There, it's changing. 817 01:19:39,742 --> 01:19:43,610 The life forces of the donor and the recipient are united now. 818 01:19:49,451 --> 01:19:50,782 What is it? 819 01:19:50,819 --> 01:19:52,719 Nothing. 820 01:19:53,789 --> 01:19:58,556 Doctor, promise me something. 821 01:20:00,062 --> 01:20:04,158 After the operation, no matter what happens... 822 01:20:04,233 --> 01:20:06,531 you won't leave. 823 01:20:11,740 --> 01:20:13,708 I promise. 824 01:20:32,494 --> 01:20:36,487 I'll put everything I have into that operation. 825 01:20:37,900 --> 01:20:39,731 Please do. 826 01:20:46,075 --> 01:20:49,738 Dr. Touma is a poor liar. 827 01:21:06,128 --> 01:21:07,993 Welcome back. 828 01:21:08,030 --> 01:21:10,055 You're looking well. 829 01:21:11,600 --> 01:21:15,900 You can show us what you've leamt in Pittsburgh. 830 01:21:15,971 --> 01:21:17,996 You're joking. 831 01:21:18,073 --> 01:21:21,372 I was only there for six months. 832 01:21:29,118 --> 01:21:33,487 To be able to participate in Dr. Touma's operation... 833 01:21:34,223 --> 01:21:36,282 it's like a dream. 834 01:21:52,474 --> 01:21:57,468 A detective showed up at the bustling hospital. 835 01:21:59,948 --> 01:22:04,578 I don't have time to debate this with you, Detective. 836 01:22:09,391 --> 01:22:11,859 If you insist on doing this... 837 01:22:13,629 --> 01:22:21,195 you risk being charged with murder, you know that? 838 01:22:27,209 --> 01:22:29,905 Are you prepared for that? 839 01:22:32,314 --> 01:22:34,339 Are you? 840 01:22:36,485 --> 01:22:41,388 I am merely performing my duty as a physician. 841 01:22:42,224 --> 01:22:43,885 Excuse me. 842 01:23:04,847 --> 01:23:06,280 Mrs. Takei... 843 01:23:07,015 --> 01:23:11,384 If you'd like to say goodbye... 844 01:23:18,427 --> 01:23:20,657 Makoto... 845 01:23:21,029 --> 01:23:23,691 thank you. 846 01:23:24,933 --> 01:23:31,930 Thank you for being my son. 847 01:24:35,103 --> 01:24:38,834 The operation began with the removal of Makoto's liver. 848 01:24:44,713 --> 01:24:47,841 All I had to do was to stay calm... 849 01:24:47,883 --> 01:24:52,377 but my knees were knocking. 850 01:24:57,025 --> 01:24:58,993 Let's get started. 851 01:25:03,432 --> 01:25:05,525 - Let's do it. - Okay. 852 01:25:16,678 --> 01:25:22,810 Can you confirm if a liver transplant is taking place from brain-dead donor? 853 01:25:23,752 --> 01:25:25,777 I can't answer that now! 854 01:25:26,421 --> 01:25:30,380 Step back please! You're disturbing our patients! 855 01:25:39,635 --> 01:25:42,763 - Start Ringer's. - Starting. 856 01:25:50,212 --> 01:25:52,237 Remove cannula clamp. 857 01:26:55,644 --> 01:26:57,612 Extracting. 858 01:27:28,977 --> 01:27:34,847 After two hours, Makoto's liverwas removed. 859 01:28:01,576 --> 01:28:03,737 It's done. 860 01:28:06,548 --> 01:28:10,382 It's a beautiful, clean liver. 861 01:28:15,624 --> 01:28:20,084 We will do everything we can to put it to good use. 862 01:28:20,996 --> 01:28:22,759 Thank you. 863 01:28:25,867 --> 01:28:27,892 Thank you. 864 01:29:36,238 --> 01:29:39,469 - Let's do it. - Yes... 865 01:29:40,342 --> 01:29:42,173 Doctor... 866 01:29:43,645 --> 01:29:45,545 Which one? 867 01:29:45,680 --> 01:29:49,116 - You don't mind? - Play all you want. 868 01:29:53,889 --> 01:29:55,948 Then... 869 01:29:56,658 --> 01:29:58,922 this one please. 870 01:30:09,137 --> 01:30:10,866 Help me, please. 871 01:31:48,570 --> 01:31:50,162 - Are you ready? - Yes. 872 01:31:50,672 --> 01:31:53,266 - Do your best. - We will. 873 01:32:06,521 --> 01:32:08,421 Scalpel. 874 01:32:09,958 --> 01:32:13,826 He's acting completely alone. 875 01:32:13,862 --> 01:32:16,160 We're out of the loop. 876 01:32:16,197 --> 01:32:20,930 So you were not informed of this operation? 877 01:32:20,969 --> 01:32:22,834 Not at all. 878 01:32:22,971 --> 01:32:25,405 It is most disturbing. 879 01:32:25,440 --> 01:32:29,774 Howwould you describe Dr. Touma as a doctor? 880 01:32:30,412 --> 01:32:33,779 Concemed only with his reputation... 881 01:32:33,815 --> 01:32:37,911 a grandstander who disturbs hospital routine... 882 01:32:37,986 --> 01:32:39,681 that kind of doctor. 883 01:32:39,821 --> 01:32:44,520 Is it possible the Mayor paid Dr. Touma to do this? 884 01:32:44,659 --> 01:32:46,991 I'm sure he did. 885 01:32:48,930 --> 01:32:55,392 Dr. Touma has deceived the organ donor and his family. 886 01:32:55,503 --> 01:32:59,803 My heart aches for them. 887 01:33:03,978 --> 01:33:05,468 Well... 888 01:33:06,181 --> 01:33:07,910 Let's go. 889 01:33:08,016 --> 01:33:10,883 Doctor! A picture, please. 890 01:33:11,519 --> 01:33:16,218 I have spoken out only because of my conscience as a doctor. 891 01:33:16,658 --> 01:33:21,652 I ask for no pictures, and that I remain anonymous. 892 01:33:46,020 --> 01:33:47,988 Three millimeter suture. 893 01:34:26,728 --> 01:34:28,696 Three millimeter suture. 894 01:34:29,631 --> 01:34:33,294 The hardest work was the back of the liver... 895 01:34:33,568 --> 01:34:36,059 and no one could help. 896 01:34:36,137 --> 01:34:40,267 One false move would cause massive bleeding... 897 01:34:40,408 --> 01:34:43,434 yet he soldiered on alone. 898 01:34:58,393 --> 01:35:04,457 The cutting of each single vessel so tiny as to make one dizzy... 899 01:35:04,532 --> 01:35:06,796 went on for three hours. 900 01:35:40,301 --> 01:35:42,166 Extracting. 901 01:35:42,203 --> 01:35:44,103 Metzenbaums. 902 01:35:52,714 --> 01:35:54,682 Tweezers. 903 01:36:25,880 --> 01:36:27,871 The press is here. 904 01:36:28,383 --> 01:36:33,218 It might be best to leave where no one can see you. 905 01:36:33,755 --> 01:36:35,655 Thank you... 906 01:36:35,723 --> 01:36:40,786 but I will leave togetherwith Makoto. 907 01:36:43,765 --> 01:36:47,132 I will neverforget your son. 908 01:37:51,833 --> 01:37:53,824 - It's a body! - A comment, please! 909 01:37:54,001 --> 01:37:57,732 As a mother, could you give us a comment? 910 01:38:06,180 --> 01:38:08,307 Please go ahead. 911 01:38:28,169 --> 01:38:33,630 Makoto's liverwould be joined to Mr. Okawa. 912 01:38:49,390 --> 01:38:55,090 And with it, our hearts, too, were united. 913 01:39:23,858 --> 01:39:28,625 Gasping for breath, Keiko explained. 914 01:39:28,729 --> 01:39:31,391 "I wrapped the blanket around the fox..." 915 01:39:31,432 --> 01:39:36,734 "and it ran away dragging the blanket." 916 01:39:36,804 --> 01:39:39,864 "I grabbed it and pulled..." 917 01:39:39,941 --> 01:39:44,344 "but it slipped out of my hand." 918 01:39:58,960 --> 01:40:01,690 Eight hours into the operation... 919 01:40:01,762 --> 01:40:04,856 the hepatic and portal veins were connected. 920 01:40:04,932 --> 01:40:09,528 Mr. Okawa's blood flowed into Makoto's liver. 921 01:40:10,371 --> 01:40:13,204 This was the most anxious moment. 922 01:40:13,274 --> 01:40:15,105 Blood pressure? 923 01:40:15,142 --> 01:40:19,272 120 over eighty-one. Pulse stabilizing. 924 01:40:19,914 --> 01:40:22,314 Removing portal vein clamp. 925 01:41:06,894 --> 01:41:13,424 As the blood started flowing, the liver took on a vivid color. 926 01:41:16,537 --> 01:41:21,975 Mr. Okawa's and Makoto's life forces had joined. 927 01:41:29,283 --> 01:41:31,217 Removing forceps. 928 01:41:31,786 --> 01:41:33,754 Reflowing. 929 01:41:52,073 --> 01:41:58,171 The biliary tract was now connected, and the worst was over. 930 01:41:59,580 --> 01:42:04,449 Twelve hours after we had begun, the goal was in sight. 931 01:42:12,927 --> 01:42:16,226 Now there was only one item left. 932 01:42:16,831 --> 01:42:21,791 The last Coopers, from my hand to his. 933 01:42:29,110 --> 01:42:30,941 Coopers. 934 01:43:16,657 --> 01:43:20,684 Together, we have completed the operation 935 01:43:22,997 --> 01:43:25,022 Thank you, everyone. 936 01:43:25,066 --> 01:43:27,364 Thank you... 937 01:43:27,935 --> 01:43:29,562 Well done! 938 01:43:48,456 --> 01:43:49,821 Okay. 939 01:43:50,791 --> 01:43:52,088 There. 940 01:44:06,741 --> 01:44:09,539 How I'd hated operations... 941 01:44:09,577 --> 01:44:13,035 and now I was part of an operation like this. 942 01:44:15,583 --> 01:44:19,417 It was like being in a dream. 943 01:44:22,757 --> 01:44:25,749 Take over. I'll go talk to the family. 944 01:44:32,066 --> 01:44:34,398 Mrs. Nakamura? Are you all right? 945 01:44:34,468 --> 01:44:36,197 I'm fine. 946 01:44:42,676 --> 01:44:44,303 Thanks. 947 01:44:46,480 --> 01:44:48,380 You did a great job. 948 01:46:00,621 --> 01:46:02,612 More life! 949 01:46:05,559 --> 01:46:08,756 Naoto! Sing louder! Put some life into it! 950 01:46:25,279 --> 01:46:26,746 One, two, three... 951 01:46:26,780 --> 01:46:28,042 Two, two, three... 952 01:46:28,082 --> 01:46:32,849 Open your mouths wide. 953 01:46:32,920 --> 01:46:34,547 From the stomach. 954 01:46:34,655 --> 01:46:37,021 Brighter! Louder! 955 01:46:39,460 --> 01:46:41,121 Go. 956 01:46:44,298 --> 01:46:47,699 The charges against Dr. Touma were dropped. 957 01:46:48,102 --> 01:46:50,900 The diagnosis of brain death was legitimate... 958 01:46:51,038 --> 01:46:55,566 and both sides had agreed to the operation. 959 01:46:56,110 --> 01:46:59,375 But what decided more than anything else... 960 01:46:59,446 --> 01:47:05,510 was Teacher's letter of thanks to Dr. Touma. 961 01:47:56,337 --> 01:48:01,832 As you're on drugs to suppress your immune system... 962 01:48:01,875 --> 01:48:07,006 you're susceptible to germs, so stay away from crowds. 963 01:48:07,081 --> 01:48:12,815 And no sushi or anything raw for the next year. 964 01:48:12,920 --> 01:48:16,651 And absolutely no alcohol, of course. 965 01:48:20,127 --> 01:48:23,619 That'll kill you for sure this time. 966 01:48:23,764 --> 01:48:26,096 Oh, I won't be dying anytime soon. 967 01:48:26,200 --> 01:48:30,102 I'd leave too many women crying. 968 01:48:30,738 --> 01:48:33,866 Dad! Stop it... 969 01:48:33,907 --> 01:48:37,035 At least be serious when the doctor's here. 970 01:48:39,546 --> 01:48:42,014 He may talk like that... 971 01:48:42,082 --> 01:48:45,483 but ever since the operation, he's a different person. 972 01:48:45,586 --> 01:48:49,647 He would look out of the window and get tears in his eyes. 973 01:48:51,892 --> 01:48:53,223 Well... 974 01:48:55,629 --> 01:48:58,860 the town shines in the moming sun... 975 01:48:59,166 --> 01:49:02,602 and you can hear the paper carriers' bikes. 976 01:49:03,103 --> 01:49:07,005 These ordinary things just look so new to me. 977 01:49:07,474 --> 01:49:11,672 I really do feel like I've been rebom. 978 01:49:18,118 --> 01:49:21,087 So you're really leaving? 979 01:49:22,589 --> 01:49:23,920 Yes. 980 01:49:25,692 --> 01:49:30,152 I heard that the donor was a seventeen year-old boy. 981 01:49:32,833 --> 01:49:36,792 It's a small town. You can find out these things easily. 982 01:49:38,305 --> 01:49:44,107 I'm going to do all I can for the town to pay him back. 983 01:50:00,327 --> 01:50:04,593 His resignation's been accepted. It's only natural. 984 01:50:04,698 --> 01:50:09,260 You can't go breaking the rules just because you're ambitious. 985 01:50:13,941 --> 01:50:15,568 What's this? 986 01:50:16,410 --> 01:50:18,776 Mr. Okawa's charts. 987 01:50:22,382 --> 01:50:23,781 Why do you have them? 988 01:50:24,284 --> 01:50:26,548 I promised Dr. Touma... 989 01:50:26,720 --> 01:50:30,156 I'd follow up on Mr. Okawa after he left. 990 01:50:30,524 --> 01:50:32,253 Why? 991 01:50:33,460 --> 01:50:36,657 Why are you cleaning up his mess? 992 01:50:43,070 --> 01:50:48,508 Dr. Nomoto, there are rumors about you. 993 01:50:49,476 --> 01:50:51,910 That you ignored a cancer case... 994 01:50:52,012 --> 01:50:54,742 - and lied to his family... - Aoki... 995 01:50:54,815 --> 01:50:58,512 You left an unmetastasized cancer to spread. 996 01:51:01,855 --> 01:51:04,688 That is medical misconduct. 997 01:51:08,295 --> 01:51:11,890 - Nonsense. - A Board of Inquiry will decide that. 998 01:51:23,177 --> 01:51:26,271 Touma did not act out of ambition. 999 01:51:27,548 --> 01:51:32,576 If anyone was trying to do that, it was probably me. 1000 01:51:34,488 --> 01:51:40,154 His scalpel shines like no other. 1001 01:51:41,895 --> 01:51:46,332 "Was A LiverTransplanted To Make A Doctor's Name?" 1002 01:51:58,512 --> 01:52:01,106 The time to part drew near. 1003 01:52:02,282 --> 01:52:08,710 I felt like I was going to cry like a little girl. 1004 01:52:12,526 --> 01:52:14,221 Mrs. Nakamura... 1005 01:52:16,930 --> 01:52:19,125 Thank you. 1006 01:52:19,233 --> 01:52:24,227 I don't knowwho'll replace me, but things will be fine with you around. 1007 01:52:24,371 --> 01:52:27,829 Do you best to help the new doctor, all right? 1008 01:52:32,012 --> 01:52:33,673 Well? 1009 01:52:34,281 --> 01:52:37,045 Are you angry? 1010 01:52:39,353 --> 01:52:40,411 Yes. 1011 01:52:43,190 --> 01:52:44,589 Why? 1012 01:52:45,259 --> 01:52:47,727 You lied to me. 1013 01:52:49,663 --> 01:52:53,759 You promised you wouldn't leave. 1014 01:52:55,802 --> 01:52:57,929 You're right. 1015 01:52:58,438 --> 01:53:00,463 I'm sorry. 1016 01:53:04,344 --> 01:53:06,471 Mrs. Nakamura... 1017 01:53:07,981 --> 01:53:13,681 in that operating room, you were like my right hand. 1018 01:53:14,621 --> 01:53:19,820 I hope we can work together again one day. 1019 01:53:23,897 --> 01:53:26,127 No, thank you. 1020 01:53:26,800 --> 01:53:29,268 You're too rough on people. 1021 01:53:39,946 --> 01:53:41,345 Sorry. 1022 01:53:44,451 --> 01:53:45,816 Dr. Touma, we're ready. 1023 01:53:46,453 --> 01:53:48,353 You too, Mrs. Nakamura. 1024 01:53:48,488 --> 01:53:50,080 Shall we? 1025 01:54:03,337 --> 01:54:07,068 Everyone, you can cry on the inside, but smile on the outside. 1026 01:54:07,207 --> 01:54:08,697 That's right! 1027 01:54:08,742 --> 01:54:14,544 - Come here! - Quick... 1028 01:54:18,385 --> 01:54:19,477 - Are you still mad? - I'm smiling. 1029 01:54:35,502 --> 01:54:37,026 Thanks. 1030 01:54:42,909 --> 01:54:45,241 Doctor, thank you. 1031 01:54:45,412 --> 01:54:46,879 Take care. 1032 01:54:46,980 --> 01:54:48,538 Thank you. 1033 01:54:48,582 --> 01:54:50,379 See you. 1034 01:55:00,994 --> 01:55:04,327 Just then, I suddenly realized... 1035 01:55:04,431 --> 01:55:09,164 I hadn't said a word of thanks to the doctor. 1036 01:55:18,979 --> 01:55:20,810 Doctor... 1037 01:55:21,515 --> 01:55:23,915 thank you for everything! 1038 01:55:24,918 --> 01:55:26,613 You, too. 1039 01:55:26,753 --> 01:55:29,119 I worked you hard through all those operations. 1040 01:55:29,256 --> 01:55:32,089 I couldn't wait to do all those operations! 1041 01:55:32,225 --> 01:55:37,322 I wanted to get near and feel I was the closest to you! 1042 01:55:37,464 --> 01:55:41,764 I haven't said this before, but I really love Miyako Harumi! 1043 01:55:41,835 --> 01:55:43,962 I really like her songs! 1044 01:55:48,975 --> 01:55:50,909 Thank you. 1045 01:55:55,682 --> 01:56:00,551 You are a fantastic nurse. 1046 01:56:13,366 --> 01:56:17,735 I'll neverforget those words. 1047 01:56:20,040 --> 01:56:24,033 "You are a fantastic nurse." 1048 01:56:54,708 --> 01:56:57,176 You'll be back for her Forty-Ninth Day? 1049 01:56:57,210 --> 01:56:59,872 You'll get the ashes from the temple? 1050 01:57:00,213 --> 01:57:01,237 Don't worry. 1051 01:57:01,448 --> 01:57:05,009 Here. You probably eat out all the time. 1052 01:57:05,118 --> 01:57:07,916 - You need, yourveggies. - Okay. 1053 01:57:07,988 --> 01:57:11,446 - And don't be a picky eater. - Okay. 1054 01:57:11,491 --> 01:57:14,392 - Your health is very important. - Okay. 1055 01:57:14,461 --> 01:57:15,928 For me, too. 1056 01:57:16,062 --> 01:57:20,897 I'm working out at the Community Centre Mr. Okawa started. 1057 01:57:23,904 --> 01:57:26,202 - What is it? - Nothing. 1058 01:57:26,306 --> 01:57:30,333 I was just thinking how everything's connected. 1059 01:57:30,377 --> 01:57:35,440 Well, it sure is. You're connected too. 1060 01:57:37,751 --> 01:57:39,582 Take care. 1061 01:57:40,287 --> 01:57:45,247 I'll be fine. Mom gave me something important. 1062 01:59:07,741 --> 01:59:10,710 Hey! What are you all doing? 1063 01:59:10,844 --> 01:59:14,871 Back to work! You want to see him? 1064 01:59:14,914 --> 01:59:18,315 There you go! Now, back to work! 1065 01:59:19,519 --> 01:59:22,249 I'm sorry. This is a country hospital. 1066 01:59:22,389 --> 01:59:27,918 When a newyoung doctor comes, they all get excited. 1067 01:59:28,528 --> 01:59:32,487 Anyway, the Director will be back soon. 1068 02:01:01,821 --> 02:01:03,482 Scalpel. 1069 02:01:15,001 --> 02:01:16,434 Tweezers. 1070 02:01:17,137 --> 02:01:18,502 Clamp.