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In a state hospital somewhere in South Japan live a number of old patients who have been medically designated as „demented“. On the one hand, the film shows concepts of care in practice that make sense: obtain consent first, don’t just persuade; respect the senior citizens’ feelings; use skills that have stood the test of time; and communications with the family are essential etc. On the other hand, the film is a lively and individual portrait of old women living in such a community.