The Great White Tower (Shiroi Kyoto) (2019)

Description:

The Great White Tower (Shiroi Kyoto) plunges viewers into the high-stakes world of medical ambition and ethical conflict, reimagined for a contemporary audience. Set in the year 2019, this compelling drama unfolds within a prestigious university hospital, where a fierce power struggle for top positions dominates. Based on a renowned novel, the film chronicles the intense rivalry between brilliant surgeons, each driven by immense talent and an unyielding desire for professional supremacy. When a complex malpractice case emerges, it ignites a firestorm, challenging the integrity of the institution and exposing the moral compromises made in the pursuit of power. The narrative expertly weaves through the intricate web of hospital politics, personal ethics, and the profound impact of unchecked ambition, offering a gripping exploration of human drama behind the pristine facade of modern medicine.

Director: Tsuruhashi Yasuo [鶴橋康夫]

Country: Japanese

Status:Ongoing

Released: 2019

Genre:Business; Drama; Medical; political