Dear Patient
Dear Patient

Dear Patient

2020TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

Sasai Memorial Hospital has a good reputation for its sincere care for patients. However, holding up a strong policy of 'customer first' has put doctors into uneasy circumstance where they have to deal with 'monster patients,' unreasonable complainers. The drama depicts doctors' growth and struggle experienced in the severe situation of the present healthcare industry.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Olivier AbbouGenres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young, ambitious therapist takes on a mysterious and wealthy patient who claims to be suffering from a rare psychological condition. As he delves deeper into her past and her fragmented memories, the therapist finds himself increasingly entangled in her unsettling world, blurring the lines between healer and patient, reality and delusion. The therapy sessions become a dangerous game where trust is fragile and the truth is elusive.

Critical Reception

Dear Patient received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from the lead actors. However, some found the plot predictable or the pacing uneven, while others lauded its psychological depth and suspenseful narrative. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the film's attempt at a complex psychological thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective lead performances.
  • Criticized by some for a plot that becomes too convoluted or predictable.
  • Appreciated for its exploration of psychological themes and dark undertones.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and summaries is not readily available for this title. However, films of this genre often receive comments on the effectiveness of the thriller elements and the complexity of the plot.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of the novel 'The Patient' by Jasper Fforde, though it takes significant creative liberties with the source material.

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