A Lone Scalpel

Dr Toma, a skilled surgeon, starts work at a regional hospital in Japan. After performing an operation to remove a patient’s liver cancer, something that normally would not be done at this hospital, he quickly gains a very good reputation amongst the town’s people. Some of his colleagues become so jealous they are resentful and waiting patiently for the perfect opportunity to crucify him. Soon they get their chance as Dr Toma considers performing a controversial operation…

Director: Izuru Narushima

Cast: Shinichi Tsutsumi, Yui Natsukawa, Hisashi Yoshizawa, Noriko Nakagoshi, Yutaka Matsushige, Hiroki Narimiya, Mitsuru Hirata, Katsuhisa Namase

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.