Akai Ito (2008)

Other name: 赤い糸, Threads Of Destiny, The Red Thread

Description:

Akai Ito is a gripping romantic drama that follows Mei, a young girl devastated when her lifelong crush, Yuya, confesses his love for her older sister, Haruna. Seeking comfort, Mei leans on her close school friends Taka, Mia, Yuri, Natsu, Mitsu, and Sara. Soon, she meets Atsushi, a quiet and gentle boy. The two discover they share undeniable coincidences, including the exact same birthday on February 29th 1992 and a childhood meeting at age eight. Sensing a powerful bond of fate, they grow close, but destiny quickly takes a dark turn. A shocking revelation from their pasts forces Atsushi to distance himself, triggering a downward spiral for Mei. Facing immense tragedy, including the death of a loved one, drug addiction, and domestic violence, Mei struggles to survive. Through the chaos, she fights to hold onto her faith in the thin thread of destiny that might eventually guide her back to her true love.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2008

Genre:Drama; Friendship; Romance