Nagareboshi (2010)

Description:

In the captivating romance drama Nagareboshi, two desperate souls find hope in the most unexpected way. Kengo, played by Takenouchi, is an ordinary aquarium employee harboring a dark secret he would sacrifice anything to protect. On the other hand, Risa, played by Ueto, is a young woman trapped in the sex trade to pay off her brother's debt, driving her to the brink of suicide. When these two individuals, burdened by despair, cross paths, they decide to enter into a contract marriage purely for its mutual benefits. However, as they navigate life's difficult challenges together, their transactional arrangement begins to shift. Through shared struggles and emotional healing, their business-like bond gradually transforms into a deep, genuine love. Nagareboshi delivers a poignant story of redemption, sacrifice, and the power of love arising from the darkest moments of life.

Producer: Fuji TV

Director: Ishizaka Rieko [石坂理江子] and Namiki Michiko [並木道子]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2010

Genre:Contract Relationship; Drama; life; Romance