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Gekashitsu

1992Movie50 min

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

In the Meiji era, Countess Kibune must undergo surgery to save her life, but she refuses to receive anesthesia because she is afraid to reveal a secret. She asks a young doctor, Takamine, to operate on her without anesthesia.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Tamasaburō Bandō V
Written by
Tamasaburō Bandō V, Hiroshi Hashimoto, Genki Yoshimura
Produced by
Genjiro Arato, Kazuyoshi Okuyama, Kyuemon Oda
Music by
Fumio Hashimoto

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Facts

February 8, 1992 · 50 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 8, 1992
Runtime
50 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Gekashitsu worth watching?"

Questions about Gekashitsu

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Gekashitsu worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Gekashitsu plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Gekashitsu?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Gekashitsu in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.