Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 11 Episodes
54 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Tue, Apr 19, 2011
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 11: “Thank you, Papa”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Takashi Sorimachi
Sawamoto Daichi
Haruka Igawa
Sawamoto Kaori
Amon Kabe
Sawamoto Waku
Nana Eikura
Konno Nanami
Tsuyoshi Ihara
Maruyama Minato
Takeshi Kaga
Yukimura Shinpei
Tajima Yurika
Inoue Eiko
Atsuko Fukuda
Minagawa Miki
Haruyama Rena
Kamata Miyoko
Koyama So
Fujimoto Taiyo
Mei Hata
Segawa Aoi
Honda Kaisei
Kai
Kaoru Okunuki
Fujimoto Miki
Eru Yamada
Taninaka Sora
Yutaka Matsushige
Daichi's father
Natsuko Nagaike
Adachi Yuka
Masumi Ohkawa
Daichi's mother
Junko Hamura
Mayama Miyavi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshishige Miyake, Keiichiro Shiraki
Satomi Oshima
Norihito Sumitomo
Takahiro Kasagi, Jun Kimura
Department Leadership Roster
Takahiro Kasagi
Producer
Yoshishige Miyake
Director
Satomi Oshima
Screenplay
Jun Kimura
Producer
Keiichiro Shiraki
Director
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What is Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye about?
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.
How many seasons does Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye have?
Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye?
Key cast members in Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye include Takashi Sorimachi, Haruka Igawa, Amon Kabe, Nana Eikura, Tsuyoshi Ihara.
Who created or directed Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye?
Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye was developed and directed by Yoshishige Miyake, Keiichiro Shiraki.