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Walk with the Light

Series Overview

Sachiko and Masato Azuma, in their 4th year of marriage, had been so excited about the birth of their long-waited first child. They named their baby boy "Hikaru" (meaning light in Japanese). Nobody doubted that the birth of their precious son Hikaru would bring great happiness to the Azumas' family life. Until one day, Sachiko noticed that there was something different about Hikaru. This heartwarming drama is a story about family. Hikaru's mother goes through so many difficulties raising her autistic son, sometimes so overwhelmed that she doesn't know what to do. Then at Hikaru's school, with the help of one very special teacher, Rio-sensei, she learns to deal with her son's autism and think positive about her family life. Her story will touch the heart of all mothers with young children, mothers who have brought up young children, as well as woman who will be mothers in the future.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
Nippon TV
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 11 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2004 – 2004

Premiered: Wed, Apr 14, 2004

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Jun 23, 2004

Season 1, Episode 11: “Episode 11”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tōya Satō

Screenplay & Story

Fumie Mizuhashi

Original Score & Music

Hajime Mizoguchi

Producers

Hiroko Hazeyama, Masahiro Uchiyama

Department Leadership Roster

Fumie Mizuhashi

Fumie Mizuhashi

Screenplay

Hiroko Hazeyama

Producer

Tōya Satō

Tōya Satō

Director

Masahiro Uchiyama

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walk with the Light

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What is Walk with the Light about?

Sachiko and Masato Azuma, in their 4th year of marriage, had been so excited about the birth of their long-waited first child. They named their baby boy "Hikaru" (meaning light in Japanese). Nobody doubted that the birth of their precious son Hikaru would bring great happiness to the Azumas' family life. Until one day, Sachiko noticed that there was something different about Hikaru. This heartwarming drama is a story about family. Hikaru's mother goes through so many difficulties raising her autistic son, sometimes so overwhelmed that she doesn't know what to do. Then at Hikaru's school, with the help of one very special teacher, Rio-sensei, she learns to deal with her son's autism and think positive about her family life. Her story will touch the heart of all mothers with young children, mothers who have brought up young children, as well as woman who will be mothers in the future.

How many seasons does Walk with the Light have?

Walk with the Light comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Walk with the Light?

Key cast members in Walk with the Light include Ryoko Shinohara, Shinji Takeda, Haruka Igawa, Anju Suzuki, Tatsuya Yamaguchi.

Who created or directed Walk with the Light?

Walk with the Light was developed and directed by Tōya Satō.