Our Chief, Our Doctor
It chronicles the experiences of a neighbourhood doctor, whose taste for tonkatsu (a popular Japanese dish, similar to a pork schnitzel) earns him the nickname ‘the pork cutlet prince’ (‘Tonkatsu Taisho’, the film’s Japanese title) from the affectionate residents of the tenement in which he lives. When a local hospital, run by a female doctor, plans to expand, the future of the tenement is called into question.
Cast: Shūji Sano, Etsuko Miyama, Keiko Tsushima
Our Chief, Our Doctor
It chronicles the experiences of a neighbourhood doctor, whose taste for tonkatsu (a popular Japanese dish, similar to a pork schnitzel) earns him the nickname ‘the pork cutlet prince’ (‘Tonkatsu Taisho’, the film’s Japanese title) from the affectionate residents of the tenement in which he lives. When a local hospital, run by a female doctor, plans to expand, the future of the tenement is called into question.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Yūzō Kawashima
- Studio
- Shochiku
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Japanese
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
