Red Angel

赤い天使
Red Angel
Genres: War, Drama, Romance
Rating: 7.6
Year:1966
Country:JP
Runtime: 1h 35min

Description:

In 1939, Sakura Nishi, a young and compassionate army nurse, finds herself amidst the harrowing chaos of the Sino-Japanese war in China. Assigned to assist Dr. Okabe in the overwhelmingly crowded field hospitals, she encounters the harsh reality of amputations at an unprecedented scale.As Sakura navigates through the traumatic environment, her empathetic nature compels her to extend emotional support even to the soldiers facing their most hopeless moments - a heart-wrenching act that includes providing sexual comfort to one who has lost both arms and has no prospects of returning home.Besides, Sakura's connection with Dr. Okabe transcends the professional realm as she develops a strong emotional bond with him despite his impotence due to morphine addiction. Her unwavering love for him compels her to follow him into the front lines, further highlighting the power of human emotions in the face of adversity.This poignant tale of love and courage delves deep into the psychological impact of war on individuals, offering an authentic portrayal of how compassion and empathy can make a profound difference amidst the backdrop of devastation and loss.

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