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.
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
Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye is a drama, family series that first aired in 2011 exploring themes of based on novel or book, terminal illness, tearjerker. Created by Satomi Oshima, it stars Takashi Sorimachi, Haruka Igawa, Amon Kabe. 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.
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