First Cry

A declining birthrate, shortage of doctors, and a wave of maternity ward closures in rural areas. In modern Japan, the front lines of childbirth—the very place meant to protect mothers and babies—are facing an unprecedented crisis. Even perinatal medical centers, responsible for handling high-risk pregnancies, are reaching their limits in accepting emergency cases. Amid this harsh reality, a secret team is formed under the direct orders of the hospital director at one of Japan's most prestigiou…