

The Heart of the Emergency Room
その鼓動に耳をあてよ
Synopsis
A variety of patients are brought in by ambulance 24 hours everyday. In Japan, ambulance as a part of municipal fire departments, do not charge for transportation to hospitals. Under the motto of "emergency care that never refuses," the Ekisaikai Hospital in Nagoya accepts everyone from the elderly with no relatives to those in need. However, the number of ambulances carrying critically ill patients reached a record high due to the pandemic. Patients rejected by other hospitals are pouring into the Ekisaikai Hospital, and the beds are filling up fast... Documentary filmmaker Takuro Adachi observes doctors and patients in various generations and background, and listens to their real voices.
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The Heart of the Emergency Room
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-16
Release History & Theatrical Window
Swiss Premiere at Ginmaku Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takuro Adachi
- Original Score
- Takafumi Wada
- Original Title
- その鼓動に耳をあてよ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Release Date
- 24/01/2024
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Tokai Television Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takuro Adachi
Takafumi Wada
Katsuhiko Abuno, Koji Hijikata
Department Leadership Roster
Katsuhiko Abuno
Producer
Takuro Adachi
Director
Koji Hijikata
Producer
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What is The Heart of the Emergency Room about?
A variety of patients are brought in by ambulance 24 hours everyday. In Japan, ambulance as a part of municipal fire departments, do not charge for transportation to hospitals. Under the motto of "emergency care that never refuses," the Ekisaikai Hospital in Nagoya accepts everyone from the elderly with no relatives to those in need. However, the number of ambulances carrying critically ill patients reached a record high due to the pandemic. Patients rejected by other hospitals are pouring into the Ekisaikai Hospital, and the beds are filling up fast... Documentary filmmaker Takuro Adachi observes doctors and patients in various generations and background, and listens to their real voices.
Who directed The Heart of the Emergency Room?
The Heart of the Emergency Room was directed by Takuro Adachi.
Who stars in The Heart of the Emergency Room?
The principal cast of The Heart of the Emergency Room includes Not specified.
When was The Heart of the Emergency Room released and how long is it?
The Heart of the Emergency Room was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heart of the Emergency Room?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heart of the Emergency Room was composed by Takafumi Wada.






























