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“Rebirth” does, of course, boast plenty of tense, life-or-death moments of nail-biting tension.

If they had, the life-or-death risks could have been avoided.

Nevertheless, Murakami’s portrayal insists on an economy of movement and energy expenditure, reflecting an uncommon attitude in life-or-death action operas like this.

Tyler Hack, founder of the Christopher Street Project, said: “There aren’t words strong enough to describe how shameful, cruel, and morally corrupt this ruling is. Access to gender-affirming care is life-or-death.”

Second-year veterinary student Amber Elalem, 30, is well aware of the pressures that come with a job that often results in life-or-death decisions for beloved pets.