7.1Returning the Favor · 2006
Returning the Favor (2006) is a Drama film directed by Ken Yoshida, starring Kazunari Ninomiya, Shinobu Otake, Chizuru Ikewaki.
Drama
7.1Overview
Kitahara Kazunori was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma in the fall of his second year in high school, and thereafter spent a year and 10 months battling the disease. Although he studied hard for the university examinations and was successfully admitted to his first choice, [the prestigious] Tokyo University, he only managed to visit it for a day before passing away. After that, last January [i.e. 2005], Kazunori's mother compiled the thoughts he had left behind and published it as a book, and it was adapted into this drama. Even as Kazunori had to fight his serious illness, he received support from his friends, school teachers and family members, and had warm relations with many people. This drama illustrates the 1 year and 10 months young Kazunori persevered together with the people around him.
Cast
Kazunari Ninomiya, Shinobu Otake, Chizuru Ikewaki, Ryo Katsuji, Masanobu Katsumura, Takehiro Murata, Shigemitsu Ogi, Issey Takahashi
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What is "Returning the Favor" about?
Kitahara Kazunori was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma in the fall of his second year in high school, and thereafter spent a year and 10 months battling the disease. Although he studied hard for the university examinations and was successfully admitted to his first choice, [the prestigious] Tokyo University, he only managed to visit it for a day before passing away. After that, last January [i.e. 2005], Kazunori's mother compiled the thoughts he had left behind and published it as a book, and it was adapted into this drama. Even as Kazunori had to fight his serious illness, he received support from his friends, school teachers and family members, and had warm relations with many people. This drama illustrates the 1 year and 10 months young Kazunori persevered together with the people around him.
When was "Returning the Favor" released?
Returning the Favor was released in 2006.
Who stars in "Returning the Favor"?
The cast includes Kazunari Ninomiya, Shinobu Otake, Chizuru Ikewaki, Ryo Katsuji.
