Let's Go to the Hospital
When a hard-driving copywriter (Hiroyuki Sanada) discovers his comely wife (Keiko Saito) is involved in a scintillating game of strip rock-paper-scissors with some guy clad only in a pair of boxer shorts and Mickey Mouse ears, he is less than happy. When the stranger tries to make a run for it, a fight ensues between the two men, and they accidentally tumble down several flights of a concrete stairwell. One hurried ambulance ride later, the copywriter finds himself in a private teaching hospital equipped with the latest gleaming gizmos. Meanwhile, a young internist (Hiroko Yakushimaru) girds herself for her first emergency room case -- the battered copywriter. After giving a curt bow and a nervous "Good Evening," she accidentally jams a syringe into his bloody wound. Soon the absurdity of their situation, along with their medical misery, binds the two men and their blundering nurse together.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary aims to demystify the hospital experience for young children. It follows a child undergoing a routine hospital visit, showcasing the various departments, medical professionals, and procedures in a reassuring and educational manner. The film seeks to alleviate common fears associated with hospitals and medical care.
Critical Reception
As a short educational film from 1990, 'Let's Go to the Hospital' received limited critical review coverage. Its primary audience was children and educators, with its success measured by its effectiveness in reducing anxiety around medical visits. It is generally regarded as a simple yet useful tool for its intended purpose.
What Reviewers Say
- A straightforward and reassuring guide for children.
- Effectively simplifies complex medical environments.
- Serves as a valuable tool for parents and educators.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this short educational film is not readily available. However, similar educational shorts from this era were typically praised for their directness and ability to calm young children's anxieties about medical settings.
Fun Fact
This film was likely produced with the specific aim of being screened in pediatric wards or educational settings to prepare children for hospital visits, rather than for widespread theatrical or home video release.
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