The Wife of Seishu Hanaoka

This 1967 Japanese drama tells the true story of Seishu Hanaoka, a pioneering physician who successfully performed the world's first anesthesia operation, and the women in his life who were willing to risk their lives to win his love. Against the backdrop of medical history, this film shines a haunting light on the complex and often fraught relationships between men and women, where obsession can sometimes blur the lines between science and devotion.