An Invisible Cradle
tv show

10 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired July 20, 2018
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Overview
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.

Season 1
10 episodes
Air Date
July 20, 2018
Overview
Summer in 1997, Aoi (Kaya Kiyohara) is a 17-year-old girl. She begins to work at a maternity hospital as an apprentice nurse. She witnesses an abortion with her own eyes and becomes shocked. The hospital staff, including Director Tomohiro Yui (Koji Seto), nurse Sayako Mochizuki (Asami Mizukawa) and chief nurse Mie Sakaki (Mieko Harada), all support each other. Aoi’s mother Fumika (Wakana Sakai) is worried about Aoi’s poor communication skills, but Aoi approaches pregnant women with tenderness and her own unique sensitivity.
Fragments of life
Episode 1 - 44m
July 20, 2018
What is maternity?
Episode 2 - 44m
July 27, 2018
A mourning pregnant woman
Episode 3 - 44m
August 03, 2018
Obstetric crisis
Episode 4 - 44m
August 10, 2018
14-year-old pregnancy
Episode 5 - 44m
August 17, 2018
Someday I wish
Episode 6 - 44m
August 24, 2018
A small notebook
Episode 7 - 44m
August 31, 2018
Anxiety of pregnant women
Episode 8 - 44m
September 07, 2018
Transparent child
Episode 9 - 44m
September 14, 2018
7 days life
Episode 10 - 44m
September 21, 2018