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Status: Ended

Network: TBS

Type: Scripted

Rating: 7.0/10

A Life

TV SERIES 2017 1 SEASON

Overview

When Okita Kazuaki was starting out as a doctor, he was forced to resign from the hospital. He left his girlfriend Danjo Mifuyu behind and went to the US alone. 10 years go by and he comes back as a surgeon with outstanding skills to save his former teacher from illness. His teacher is none other than his ex-girlfriend’s father. In the time that Okita was away, Mifuyu had married his own good friend Masao, who is now the deputy director and the heir of the hospital. To make matters worse, this friend was the one who plotted to drive him out form the hospital 10 years ago. Okita has to face all sorts of ordeals to save his teacher. But he never gives up amid the swirl of love, desire, friendship, jealousy and pride. Okita may be awkward but deals with patients with all his heart. His way of life gets the people working at the hospital to start asking themselves what real healthcare is.

This production, originally released in 2017, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Drama.
  • • Produced in Japan.
  • • Original Language: Japanese.

Directed By

Yuichiro Hirakawa, Kato Arata, Hisashi Kimura

Written By

Atsuko Hashibe

Starring Cast

Seasons

A Life - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

10 Episodes • Aired 2017-01-15

After honing his skills in America for 10 years, a surgeon returns to Japan and reunites with old friends, hidden enemies — and his married ex-fiancee.

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