The Reason Mom and Papa Live

Overview

A story about a married couple both diagnosed with cancer and given limited time to live. As mother of two young children, Yoshioka Shuko notices a lump in her chest one day and goes to a hospital to have it checked out. When she is diagnosed with breast cancer, her husband Kenichi is fully prepared to battle the disease with her until he finds out that he, too is ill with lung cancer. For the sake of the children, the couple determine to not let this defeat them, but to approach life cheerfully and positively in what is a stirring and unforgettable record of a family driven by the strength of love and who never forgets their sense of humor.

Details

Status

Ended

First aired

November 20, 2014

Last aired

December 18, 2014

Episodes

5

Network

TBS

Original language

Japanese

Spoken languages

Japanese

Countries

Japan

Creator

Yukari Tatsui

Homepage

Official site