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A doctor delivers babies in the forest and the system is TERRIFIED of him.
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Genpin (2010)

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Overview

Documentary

About Tadashi Yoshimura's maternity clinic where he practice "natural births" deep in the forest of Okazaki (Japan).

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woman director

Standout Aspects

Direction

Kawase's patient observation lets tension build through stillness.

Cinematography

Dappled forest light vs. sterile hospital fluorescence.

Best for:Solo: Quiet night when you want to question everything about modern life.·Date Night: If your partner won't flinch at graphic birth footage.
Heads up:Disturbing: Uncensored childbirth footage, medical confrontations.
Naomi Kawase

Director

Naomi Kawase

ReleasedNov 6, 2010
Runtime1h 32m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Kumie

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Japan's 99% hospital birth rate made Yoshimura's practice almost statistically invisible; Kawase found him after he was already legendary in natural birth circles.

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