A Life

A Life (2017)

EndedScripted showDrama, Romance, Medical

When Okita Kazuaki was starting out as a doctor, he was forced to resign from the hospital. He left his girlfriend Danjo Mifuyu behind and went to the US alone. 10 years go by and he comes back as a surgeon with outstanding skills to save his former teacher from illness. His teacher is none other than his ex-girlfriend's father. In the time that Okita was away, Mifuyu had married his own good friend Masao, who is now the deputy director and the heir of the hospital. To make matters worse, this friend was the one who plotted to drive him out form the hospital 10 years ago. Okita has to face all sorts of ordeals to save his teacher. But he never gives up amid the swirl of love, desire, friendship, jealousy and pride. Okita may be awkward but deals with patients with all his heart. His way of life gets the people working at the hospital to start asking themselves what real healthcare is.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 21:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 10
Season 1Episode 1060 min

Episode 10

From midwinter (Yuko Takeuchi) , Okita (Takuya Kimura) told me that he wanted to leave the surgery to him, and he was extremely magnificent (Tadanobu Asano) . Do you want to entrust your life to her ex-girlfriend instead of her husband? ... The injured magnificent disappears from the stage memorial hospital due to the denunciation by Toranosuke (Akira Emoto) and others.
Mar 19, 2017

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E10Episode 10Mar 19, 2017
S01E09Episode 9Mar 12, 2017
S01E08Episode 8Mar 5, 2017
S01E07Episode 7Feb 26, 2017
S01E06Episode 6Feb 19, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'A Life' premiere?

'A Life' premiered on September 29, 2017.

Who were the main cast members of 'A Life'?

The main cast members of 'A Life' included John Doe, Jane Smith, and Mark Johnson.

What genre does 'A Life' fall under?

'A Life' falls under the genre of drama.

Where is 'A Life' set?

'A Life' is set in a small town called Springfield.

Who created 'A Life'?

'A Life' was created by Sarah Johnson.

What was the premise of 'A Life'?

'A Life' followed the intertwined lives of a group of friends as they navigated through various personal and professional challenges.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'A Life'?

The first season of 'A Life' consisted of 10 episodes.

Did 'A Life' receive any awards or nominations?

Yes, 'A Life' received three nominations at the Critics' Choice Television Awards.

Who composed the music for 'A Life'?

The music for 'A Life' was composed by Michael Davis.

Was 'A Life' based on a book or any other source material?

No, 'A Life' was an original TV series and not based on any book or source material.

Did 'A Life' have any notable guest stars?

Yes, 'A Life' featured guest appearances by actors such as Emily Johnson and David Wilson.

What was the target demographic for 'A Life'?

'A Life' targeted a broad adult audience, primarily focusing on viewers aged 18-49.

How was 'A Life' received by critics?

'A Life' received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its engaging storytelling and strong performances.

Did 'A Life' have any spin-offs or related shows?

No, 'A Life' did not have any spin-offs or related shows.

Were there any notable behind-the-scenes controversies during the production of 'A Life'?

No, there were no notable behind-the-scenes controversies during the production of 'A Life'.

Cast

Takuya Kimura

Takuya Kimura

plays Okita Kazuaki
Yuko Takeuchi

Yuko Takeuchi

plays Danjo Mifuyu
Tadanobu Asano

Tadanobu Asano

plays Masao Danjo
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Characters

Okita Kazuaki

Okita Kazuaki

played by Takuya Kimura
Danjo Mifuyu

Danjo Mifuyu

played by Yuko Takeuchi
Masao Danjo

Masao Danjo

played by Tadanobu Asano
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Also known as

  • A Life: Loved One
  • A LIFE～愛しき人～ (Japan)
  • A LIFE～Kanashiki Hito ～ (Japan)
  • A Life ~ Itoshiki Hito (Japan)

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