Synopsis

Each year, 3,400 babies are born. In Kumamoto Prefecture, celebrated for its Kumamon mascot, a particular obstetrics and gynecology clinic holds the distinction of Japan's highest birth rate. Mothers endure relentless labor, summoning every ounce of strength to bring new life into the world. A camera was placed in the waiting room of this hospital to capture the voices of families anticipating the arrival of their child. A young father, overcome with emotion, weeps softly in the hallway. A young