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Inaka Isha

Synopsis: In "Inaka Isha", a rural doctor finds himself trapped in a surreal journey after receiving an unexpected call to attend to a patient at night. As he moves forward, he uses "supernatural horses" that quickly take him to the side of the sick, but his distracted mind and personal conflicts prevent him from realizing the gravity of the situation. The doctor, tormented by the pressure of the community's expectations that always hope for miracles from him, discovers that his inability to cope with the challenges leads him to an endless cycle of frustrations and humiliations, revealing the complexities of life in a rural environment where the need for care is constant, but recognition is rare.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Inaka Isha
- Anime Name in Japanese: カフカ 田舎医者
- Anime Name in English: Franz Kafka's A Country Doctor
- Other names: Kafka Inaka Isha, Ein Landarzt
Production information
- Producers: Shochiku
- Licensors:
- Studios: Imagica, Yamamura Animation, Inc.
Anime Information
- Type: Movie
- Episodes: 1
- Date: 2-Oct-07
- Genres: Avant-Garde, Prêmios, Drama, Histórico, Psicológico
- Subjects: Historical, Psychological
- Target: Seinen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 6.66
- Popularity: 4501
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- The anime is an adaptation of the literary work "A Country Doctor" by Franz Kafka, providing a surreal and visually unique interpretation of the tale.
- The story reflects the protagonist's struggle with the limitations of medicine and the weight of social expectations, encapsulating Kafka's existential themes.
- The animation style is experimental and abstract, emphasizing the dreamlike and unsettling tone of the narrative.
- The use of visual metaphors, such as the mysterious horse and the desolate scenery, intensifies the sense of powerlessness and absurdity that permeates the plot.
- "Inaka Isha" is widely praised for its fidelity to the spirit of the original work and for being a unique artistic exploration within the world of anime.
Main Characters
- Doctor
Summary and events
- A country doctor receives an urgent call to attend to a young patient during the night.
- Supernatural horses transport you instantly to the location.
- The doctor is distracted by personal issues and resentments towards his patients.
- He discovers a fatal and deplorable wound, but fails to treat it properly.
- The villagers humiliate him, always expecting the impossible from him.
- He is condemned to an endless journey of return, losing everything in the process.
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Meaning of Inaka Isha
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カフカ 田舎医者
- カフカ - refers to the author Franz Kafka, known for his works that explore alienation, bureaucracy, and existential anguish.
- 田舎 - field, rural area; refers to a non-urban area, often associated with simplicity and rural life.
- 医者 - doctor; health professional who takes care of people's diseases and injuries.
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