Everyone deserves to find their own happiness. That seems to be the theme of this drama. It deals with perseverance and the stuggles of life.
Akiyama Kanon's (Horikita Maki) world fell apart when she lost her parents seven years ago in a fire that destroyed her home. It was only she and her brother Yoji (Fukushi Seiji) who survived, however he was soon arrested in suspision of murder.
Always believing in her brother, Kanon did everything in her power to prove him innocent. However, life isn't so fair. The community had a hard time accepting the sister of a murderer. Kanon was forced to change her name and move several times just to be accepted, however in the end someone would find out she was related to the Akiyama parricide case.
Kanon manages to find a job cleaning homes, and comes to know a man by the name of Nagasaki Junya (Kitagawa Yujin). He is a musician, but has put his carrer on hold to take care of his fiance,Kiyoka, who had become mentally ill after an accident. Junya has the most beautiful smile, and Kanon realises over time that she never wants him to lose that smile. She will do anything to make him happy. However there are dark clouds looming in the background. They are not the only ones trying to attain their own happiness...
This 10 episode J-drama ran from October 20th to December 22nd on Fuji tv. and was directed by Kato Hiromasa and Matsuyama Hiroaki.
Horikita Maki (Hanazakari no Kimitachi e), though young, has been in many j-dramas and movies, including the popular Kurosagi drama and movie, based off the manga of the same name. I think that she does an incredible job at playing Akiyama Kanon. Someone mentioned to me that she seemed stiff, and her smile didn't seem believeable in this drama. I have to agree, however it somehow works for the character. A girl who hurts a lot more than she lets on, and whose past was so bad that she had forgotten most of her childhood.
Maki works well with Kitagawa Yujin, who is part of a "j-folk' group Yuzu. He does not appear to have much acting experience, only appearing in the third episode of Meitantei Hokenshitsu no Obasan (1997) but I was very impressed with his ability to make make me smile and cry with him, and yes, he has such a lovely smile. He is married to popular tv show host Takashima Aya.
Another notible actor is Narimiya Hiroki (Bloody Monday) , he plays one of Junya's closest friends Segawa Subaru. He is a talented actor, and I look forward to seeing more of his work.
Overall, I really enjoyed this drama. I enjoy shows that bring out my emotions, and make me feel connected to the characters. :D THUMBS UP YEAH!
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