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Release Year1993
Runtime1 Season
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorHisashi Nozawa
WritersHisashi Nozawa
TypeWeb Series
Rating8.5 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsWhat a Wonderful Life
About What a Wonderful Life
Yume (Asano) is a single mother raising a now teenage daughter, Haruka, by herself. She has trouble trusting men, as Haruka's real father Kunio left before Haruka was born, and her first marriage ended when her husband cheated on her. It is then though that she meets Kunio's younger brother, Mitsugu (played by Oda). He falls for her immediately, and sets out to win her heart despite her disbelief.
Directed by Hisashi Nozawa, What a Wonderful Life leans on a strong ensemble — Atsuko Asano, Yuji Oda, Yasuko Tomita — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1993.
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