Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye (2011)

Creator: Cho Chang In

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.

Cast

Takashi Sorimachi

Sawamoto Daichi

Haruka Igawa

Sawamoto Kaori

Amon Kabe

Sawamoto Waku

Nana Eikura

Konno Nanami

Tsuyoshi Ihara

Maruyama Minato

Takeshi Kaga

Yukimura Shinpei

Tajima Yurika

Inoue Eiko

Atsuko Fukuda

Minagawa Miki

Haruyama Rena

Kamata Miyoko

Koyama So

Fujimoto Taiyo