Field Nurse
野戦看護婦
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Yoko Minakaze
Yukiko Koshima
Shoji Nakayama
Sergeant Nemoto
Keiko Orihara
Keiko Onda
Chikako Miyagi
Mitsue Mita
Koji Tsuruta
Navy Lieutenant Yamamoto
Michitarō Mizushima
Susumu Fujita
Tōru Abe
Sergeant Aoki
Hiroshi Ogasawara
Tatsuya Ishiguro
Ureo Egawa
Chieko Seki
Nurse Okiyama
Kakuko Murata
Mitsue's mother
Shuntarō Emi
Hiroshi Ayukawa
Ichiro Kodama
Shonosuke Sawamura
Shin Takemura
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiromasa Nomura
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiromasa Nomura
- Original Score
- Tadashi Hattori
- Original Title
- 野戦看護婦
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Shintoho Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiromasa Nomura
Hiromasa Nomura, Sadako Anzai
Tadashi Hattori
Shin Yamanaka
Hideo Koi
Department Leadership Roster
Hiromasa Nomura
Director
Hiromasa Nomura
Screenplay
Shin Yamanaka
Director of Photography
Tadashi Hattori
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Field Nurse
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What is Field Nurse about?
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.
Who directed Field Nurse?
Field Nurse was directed by Hiromasa Nomura.
Who stars in Field Nurse?
The principal cast of Field Nurse includes Yoko Minakaze, Shoji Nakayama, Keiko Orihara, Chikako Miyagi, Koji Tsuruta.
When was Field Nurse released and how long is it?
Field Nurse was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Field Nurse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Field Nurse was composed by Tadashi Hattori.