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こうのとりのゆりかご〜「赤ちゃんポスト」の6年間と救われた92の命の未来〜

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A small clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture begins accepting anonymous drop-offs of unwanted newborn babies at a residential building. The name of the controversial new program is "Stork Nest."

The Stork Nest is a 2013 Japanese drama film about a controversial safe-haven program at a small Kumamoto clinic that accepts anonymous drop-offs of unwanted newborns. Released in November 2013, the film explores the ethical complexities and human stories surrounding this real-world initiative designed to prevent infanticide and abandonment.

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When was The Stork Nest released?

The Stork Nest was released on November 25, 2013.

What is the film about?

The film centers on a clinic in Kumamoto Prefecture that launches a safe-haven program allowing parents to anonymously leave unwanted newborn babies at a residential building, examining the moral and social implications of this controversial initiative.

Is The Stork Nest based on a true story?

Yes, the film is inspired by the real-world Stork Nest (Koko no Yuri) program established at a clinic in Kumamoto, Japan.

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