In His Chart
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In His Chart

2021TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

Ichito Kurihara is a physician at a small hospital in Nagano Prefecture. The hospital doesn't have enough doctors, which causes Ichito Kurihara to cover many different medical fields. He is always busy. Sometimes, Ichito Kurihara is unable to sleep for 3 days due to his job. Thanks to the support of his wife Haru, Ichito Kurihara is able to carry out his work. One day, the university hospital, where he graduated from, offers a position to Ichito Kurihara. If Ichito Kurihara accepts the job offer, he will be able to spend more time with Haru and he can also learn cutting edge techniques in medicine. Ichito Kurihara also wants to keep his current patients, who were turned away from university hospitals after being told that it was too late for them.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: Mark GoffmanGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A disgraced pharmaceutical salesman, desperate to win back his estranged daughter, takes a job as a caregiver for a wealthy, eccentric patient. He soon discovers that the patient's peculiar demands and the complicated dynamics of the household reveal unexpected truths about himself and his own life.

Critical Reception

The film garnered a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its heartfelt performances and quirky humor, while others found its narrative predictable and underdeveloped. Audience reactions were similarly divided, appreciating its emotional core but occasionally critiquing its pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the charismatic performances of its lead actors, particularly Kevin Pollak and Mira Sorvino.
  • Some critics found the humor to be hit-or-miss, with moments of genuine wit interspersed with less successful gags.
  • The film's exploration of family relationships and personal redemption was noted as its strongest element, though some felt it could have been explored more deeply.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's heartwarming message and the chemistry between the main actors. However, some viewers felt that the plot relied too heavily on familiar tropes and that the ending, while satisfying for many, lacked genuine surprise.

Fun Fact

The film's initial script was reportedly developed with a different leading actor in mind, but plans changed during pre-production, leading to Kevin Pollak's casting.

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