TV series
Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye
2011, Japanese, on Kansai TV & Fuji TV. Created by 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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 11
- Episode length
- 54 min
- Status
- Ended in 2011
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Latest episode
S1 E11: Thank you, Papa
Aired 28 June 2011
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Cho Chang InCreator
- Takashi SorimachiSawamoto Daichi · 11 ep
- Haruka IgawaSawamoto Kaori · 11 ep
- Amon KabeSawamoto Waku · 11 ep
- Nana EikuraKonno Nanami · 11 ep
- Tsuyoshi IharaMaruyama Minato · 11 ep
- Takeshi KagaYukimura Shinpei · 11 ep
- Tajima YurikaInoue Eiko · 11 ep
- Atsuko FukudaMinagawa Miki · 11 ep
- Haruyama RenaKamata Miyoko · 11 ep
- Koyama SoFujimoto Taiyo · 11 ep
- Mei HataSegawa Aoi · 11 ep
- Honda KaiseiKai · 11 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 April 2011
- Last aired
- 28 June 2011
- Network
- Kansai TV, Fuji TV
- Original title
- グッドライフ〜ありがとう、パパ。さよなら〜
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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What Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye is based on
Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye is adapted from a novel.
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Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye: quick answers
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How many seasons of Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye are there?
Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye has 1 season and 11 episodes, about 54 minutes each.
Is Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye finished?
Yes. Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye ended in 2011, so you can watch the whole story.
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Who created Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye?
Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye was created by Cho Chang In and stars Takashi Sorimachi, Haruka Igawa, Amon Kabe.
What is Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye based on?
Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye is adapted from a novel.