Worlds Apart (2024)

Other name: 違国日記 ; Different Country Diary , Ikoku Nikki

Description:

Worlds Apart delves into the unexpected cohabitation of 35-year-old novelist Makio and her 15-year-old niece, Asa. After Asa's parents tragically pass away, Makio spontaneously offers her a home, only to immediately regret the decision. A self-professed introvert who struggles with social interaction, Makio finds her quiet world irrevocably altered. The film intimately portrays their daily struggle to adapt under one roof. Makio attempts to acclimate to a roommate, a challenge compounded by her aversion to people. Simultaneously, Asa, a newly orphaned teenager, must adjust to an adult guardian who often behaves like a child herself. Their journey is a delicate balance of navigating grief, understanding vastly different personalities, and forging an unconventional family bond. This heartfelt narrative explores how two individuals, initially "worlds apart," gradually learn to live together, revealing the complexities of family and the surprising connections that emerge from shared experience.

Episodes: 1

Duration: 2 hr. 19 min.

Airs On: Jul 06, 2024

Director: Seta Natsuki

Country: Korean

Status: Upcoming

Released: 2024

Genre:Drama; life