The Country Doctor

A country doctor in a remote Quebec timber town who practices without a license. He instinctively treats villagers, even under threat of legal consequences, and becomes a reluctant hero after delivering five babies in one birth. His stubborn dedication highlights the value of accessible care over bureaucratic constraints.

A timber worker who brings his pregnant wife to the doctor, showing resilience and dependency on a trusted physician. He embodies practical, family-centered values and supports the doctor’s risky decisions in a moment of crisis.

Asa Wyatt’s wife, whose complicated birth becomes a turning point in the story. She endures hardship with courage, illustrating the human cost of medical emergencies in a frontier setting.

One of the Wyatt quintuplets, whose birth stands as the dramatic centerpiece of the film. Her presence symbolizes new life and the community’s urgent need for a proper hospital.

Another Wyatt quintuplet, part of the life-and-death events surrounding the birth. Her survival is tied to the doctor’s brave intervention and the push for medical facilities.

A Wyatt quintuplet who embodies the stakes of rural health care. Her birth and welfare reflect the community’s reliance on compassionate medical attention.

One of the quintuplets, contributing to the unfolding drama around neonatal survival. The babies’ well-being accelerates calls for better medical infrastructure.

The youngest Wyatt quintuplet whose arrival intensifies the doctor’s mission to secure a local hospital.

A local constable who warns the doctor about legal peril despite recognizing the urgency of his work. He functions as a reminder of law’s reach in a frontier town.

A nurse who supports the delivery and cares for mother and babies. Her role illustrates the practical teamwork required in rural medical emergencies.

A powerful figure associated with the timber corporation and medical management, who represents corporate obstacles to public health.

The highest official who acknowledges the doctor’s impact and congratulates the community on the hospital project, signaling official recognition of local needs.