Introduction part of the movie "JOHN Q" John can work only half of the day due to circumstance of his company. His wife’s car is taken away from a bank because he has been delayed in payment due to his low salary. Although He is in hard situation, he and his family live together peacefully. But one day, John’s son named Mike passes out in the middle of baseball game. Mike is diagnosed with serious heart disease. Receiving a surgery is the only way to help Mike’s life. However, John can’t afford to pay for the surgery because his insurance doesn’t cover Mike. John can’t give up Mike and decides to do whatever it takes to save Mike’s life. This movie portrays a problem about medical insurance system in America. ジョンは会社の都合で半日しか働くことができないでいた。銀行からの支払いに遅れて妻の車を取り上げられてしまう。ケンカすることがあっても3人は仲良く暮らしていた。ある日息子のマイクが野球の試合中に倒れてしまう。重い心臓病と診断される。助かるには移植手術を行うしかないが、会社の保険はきかなくて高額な手術代を払えなかった。諦められないジョンは最後の決断をする。アメリカの医療・保険制度の問題を描いた作品。