Beautiful Life (2000)

Name: Beautiful Life
Rating: 8.2

Rating: 8.2

Synopsis

Kyoko's, a wheelchair-bound librarian, first meeting with her hairdresser leads to more encounters as Kyoko starts to like him because he treats her normally despite her condition.

First Air Date: 2000-01-16

Last Air Date: 2000-03-26

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 11

Created By: Eriko Kitagawa

Networks: TBS

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Top Cast

Takuya Kimura as Shuji Okishima
Takako Tokiwa as Kyoko Machida
Atsuro Watabe as Masao Machida
Miki Mizuno as Sachie Tamura
Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Takumi Okabe
Chiaki Hara as Mayumi Ozawa
Takanori Nishikawa as Satoru Kawamura
Kawarazaki Kenzo as Machida Yoshio
Koji Matoba as Miyama Kouzou
Moro Morooka as Tsuchiya

Seasons

None (2000)

A rebellious hair stylist and a spirited young woman fall for each other, but her worsening terminal illness tests the bonds of their new love.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Wheelchair Love (2000-01-16)

After getting into a traffic argument with a woman, hair stylist Shuji arrives at the same destination as her — and makes an unexpected discovery.
Ep. 2: Two People's Dreams (2000-01-23)

Hoping to become a top stylist at Hot Lip, Shuji visits the library to think up a new hairstyle. Kyoko tries to understand her feelings towards him.
Ep. 3: Night Kiss (2000-01-30)

Having unwittingly leaked Shuji's new haircut design to his biggest rival, Kyoko attempts to make up for it by researching popular hairstyles.
Ep. 4: I Want to See You (2000-02-06)

Shuji rushes to the library to tell Kyoko he has been promoted at the salon but is shocked to discover she has left on a sudden overseas trip.
Ep. 5: Cold Rain (2000-02-13)

Shuji learns that fame comes at a price as a surge of customer bookings and interview requests begin to drive a wedge between him and Kyoko.
Ep. 6: Love Rival (2000-02-20)

After Shuji gets injured during the live event, Kyoko feels personally responsible and grapples with anxiety about her inadequacy as his partner.
Ep. 7: Distance of the Heart (2000-02-27)

Kyoko invites Shuji to meet her family but an overly protective Masao is suspicious of his true intentions. Later, she sees Shuji with Satsuki.
Ep. 8: Truth (2000-03-05)

Unable to trust Shuji, Kyoko visits a gallery to spy on Satsuki but suffers a painful fall. Shuji learns about the full extent of Kyoko’s illness.
Ep. 9: Your Life (2000-03-12)

Shuji gives Kyoko a key to his apartment, opening the door to a brighter future together — until some concerning news threatens their happiness.
Ep. 10: Some Kind of Wonderful (2000-03-19)

Worried about Kyoko’s upcoming re-examination, Shuji struggles to remain focused at work. Meanwhile, Sachie gives Masao some surprising news.
Ep. 11: To the Future (2000-03-26)

Despite Kyoko's diagnosis and Shuji’s work dilemma, the young lovers resolve to live positively and enjoy the time they have left together.