Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye
(2011)
★ 7 IMDb · 1 votes
Year: 2011
Runtime: 54 мин
Country: Japan
Director: 三宅喜重, 白木啓一郎
Cast: 反町隆史, 井川遥, Амон Кабэ, 榮倉奈々, 伊原剛志, 鹿賀丈史, Tajima Yurika, 福田温子, Haruyama Rena, Koyama So
Plot
The basis for the drama is the novel “Kashikogi” by author Cho Chang-in, which has sold 2 million copies in Korea since its publication in 2000. It has already been adapted as a television drama and a stage play in that country. On February 4, Shogakukan is publishing the book in Japan under the title “Good Life.” Sorimachi plays the part of Daichi Sawamoto, a newspaper reporter who has always prioritized his work over his family. When his wife suddenly leaves him, he finally notices the love he has been receiving from his son. Just as he decides to answer back, it is discovered that his son has leukemia.