Synopsis

Yamazaki portrays Shindo Minato, a young man with savant syndrome who possesses extraordinary memorization abilities but struggles with communication disorders. Since childhood, Minato has dreamed of becoming a pediatric surgeon. One day, he enters the world of pediatric surgery as a resident doctor, facing prejudice and resistance from those around him while fighting for children’s lives, connecting with their hearts, and growing alongside them. This emotionally rich drama depicts his journey with overflowing sentiment and depth.

 

At the same time, Minato’s childlike purity, wanting nothing more than to save children, clashes with hospital conventions and politics, causing various troubles and conflicts. The words and actions of Minato and those around him during these challenging moments pierce deeply into viewers’ hearts, raising fundamental questions: “What makes a truly good doctor?” and ultimately, “How should we live as human beings?”

 

This summer, witness Minato, portrayed by Yamazaki, as he embraces children with smiles and envelops audiences in profound emotional experiences. Don’t miss the highly anticipated medical drama “Good Doctor” that promises to deliver both heartwarming moments and meaningful life lessons about compassion, perseverance, and the true meaning of healing.