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At the Scene of Life

1992 – nowShow4 seasons160 episodes

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A moving, wholesome series about everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · teens · comfort watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Set in a general hospital in Tokyo, this drama depicts a woman and a nurse who are about to retire from active duty and continue to work day and night at the "scene of life."

Feels like

  • Medical Drama
  • End-of-Life Care
  • Professional Dedication
  • Quiet Emotional Depth
  • Japanese Realism
  • Generational Contrast
  • Heartbreaking yet Hopeful
  • Character Study
  • Slow-Paced Narrative

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Facts

April 6, 1992 · January 24, 1997 · Still running

First aired
April 6, 1992
Latest episode
January 24, 1997
Status
Still running
Length
4 seasons · 160 episodes
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream At the Scene of Life?"

Questions about At the Scene of Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream At the Scene of Life?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is At the Scene of Life okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is At the Scene of Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is At the Scene of Life in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.