At first glance, it seems like an ordinary sports movie based on Kendo. Jaewoo, who joins the national team selection process, is treated as a soon-to-be eliminated player from the first day. However, IRON MASK does not simply follow the typical sports movie formula. It sets the tension high early on, by showcasing an intense confrontation between Jaewoo and the unbeatable top-ranked player, Taesu. From there, it gradually reveals why Jaewoo is there, peeling away the layers of his story like an onion. Thus, the film expands beyond being just a sports movie and veers into sharp psychological drama. The sharpness of Jaewoo’s emotions is vividly reflected in his Kendo, while also representing the challenges he must unravel in his life. The ending is quite thought-provoking. The captivating cinematography exudes the excitement of Kendo matches in an electrifying way, making IRON MASK worthy of note. (Rhana JANG)
本剧是将同时也是医生的芥川奖作家南木佳士的同名小说改编成由中村梅雀和津田宽治主演的人性剧。本剧以信州美丽的大自然为背景，刻画了从静冈医院转院到故乡医院的末期癌症患者和他为了实现他临终的愿望而真挚面对的医生们的心灵交流。导演是《某个审讯》的村桥明郎。 山中静夫从自己家所在的静冈医院来到了信州的综合医院。他是被宣告余命的末期癌症患者，担当医生的今井俊行，考虑到陪伴家人的负担，建议在静冈的医院进行再治疗。但是，山中说“反正要死的话，看着生长的山想死”，选择在这里的治疗。他瞒着妻子，决定亲手在故乡的墓地里造墓。知道了这个的今井，为了实现他临终的愿望，拼命地支持他。另一方面，今井因为面对众多患者的死亡而最终患上了抑郁症。
本片首次深入美国空军传奇飞行中队 — 雷鸟飞行表演队内部，见证了他们作为美国最受尊敬的表演队所进行的史无前例的训练，所承受的巨大危险，以及为突破飞行极限而付出的个人牺牲。
