An Invisible Cradle (2018–present)

TV ShowOn airNHKDrama1 season, 10 episodes
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Plot

17-year-old Aoi came to Yui Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic as a part-time nurse apprentice in Summer 1997. Right after her entry, she is shocked after witnessing an abortion surgery. However, she also met staff members like Yui, the head of the clinic who is careful about everything, Sayako, a reliable and experienced nurse, and Sakaki, the gentle head nurse, who face each pregnant patient and support them after surgeries. Fumika, Aoi's mother, is worried about her clumsy nature and poor communication skills, but Aoi's unique compassion and kindness draws patients' hearts. "I wonder what's life..." Aoi matures while looking at the newborn babies' overwhelming life and asking herself that question.

Episodes by season

Season0110Episodes2018Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01An Invisible Cradle S01E01Fragments of lifeJuly 20, 2018—
  2. S01E02An Invisible Cradle S01E02What is maternity?July 27, 2018—
  3. S01E03An Invisible Cradle S01E03A mourning pregnant womanAugust 3, 2018—
  4. S01E04An Invisible Cradle S01E04Obstetric crisisAugust 10, 2018—
  5. S01E05An Invisible Cradle S01E0514-year-old pregnancyAugust 17, 2018—
  6. S01E06An Invisible Cradle S01E06Someday I wishAugust 24, 2018—
  7. S01E07An Invisible Cradle S01E07A small notebookAugust 31, 2018—
  8. S01E08An Invisible Cradle S01E08Anxiety of pregnant womenSeptember 7, 2018—
  9. S01E09An Invisible Cradle S01E09Transparent childSeptember 14, 2018—
  10. S01E10An Invisible Cradle S01E107 days lifeSeptember 21, 2018—

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Cast

Mieko HaradaMieko HaradaMie SakakiKaya KiyoharaKaya KiyoharaAoiKoji SetoKoji SetoTomohiro YuiWakana SakaiWakana SakaiFumika AotaAsami MizukawaAsami MizukawaSayako MochizukiMaikoMaikoMachiko MachidaShono HayamaShono HayamaYosuke Machida

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