‘Midnight at the Paradise’ is a Love Letter to Film, Music, and the City of Toronto
'Midnight at the Paradise' premieres tomorrow at Toronto's Paradise Theatre! I had the pleasure to sit down with Vanessa Matsui to discuss the making of this film.
Lady Gang Doctor
A young doctor arrives in a quiet rural town. Ryoko Kanzaki, 24 years old, is the daughter of legendary surgeon Yuji Kanzaki. Crushed by the weight of expectations, she rebelled in her youth and became a delinquent. Against all odds, she earned her medical license and now finds herself assigned to Southern Cross Hospital — the very place where her father once worked. But her new beginning won't be as simple as she hopes...
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A young doctor arrives in a quiet rural town. Ryoko Kanzaki, 24 years old, is the daughter of legendary surgeon Yuji Kanzaki. Crushed by the weight of expectations, she rebelled in her youth and became a delinquent. Against all odds, she earned her medical license and now finds herself assigned to Southern Cross Hospital — the very place where her father once worked. But her new beginning won't be as simple as she hopes...
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Genre:Drama, Action
Written By:Tomoaki Aiba
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Runtime:73 minutes
Studio:All In Entertainment
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