A drama commemorating TBS's 60th anniversary, the story is about 11 members who were sent to the South Pole for the first time in February 1957 in a national project to explore Antartica. They were accompanied by a dogsled of 19 Sakhalin dogs. When they left for Japan a year later, they were forced to leave the dogs behind due to the bad weather. In January 1959, Kuramochi Takeshi and some others joined a third expedition to ascertain the fate of the dogs Taro and Jiro. --Jdrama Weblog

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• Jul 24, 2012 10 of 10 episodes seen

  devitto
  9 of 9 people found this review helpful
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  • Overall  10
  • Story  10
  • Acting/Cast  10
  • Music  10
  • Rewatch Value  8

  There's just one word for this drama: Awesome.
  I really didn't want to watch it because the summary sounded boring and the picture wasn't that great, either - But I'm so glad I did!
  Everything about this was perfect. You will know after having watched the first episode. Each of the episodes could just as well be a movie, they are amazing.
  The acting was incredible, especially the dogs'. Anyway, the dogs were the stars of this drama. I have no idea how they got them to act like they did, but it was amazing. Okay, sometimes it was a little too human to be realistic, but to be honest that's what people want to see..
  The scenery looked real, too. It was very interesting to see everything happening without all the new technology.
  The music was as dramatic as the drama itself, the opening and ending song was wonderful and fitting.
  I think I never cried as much because of a drama as I did while I watched this one. Not even 1 Litre of Tears.
  Even if you don't want to, at least watch the first episode! It will change your mind. read more

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• May 9, 2012 10 of 10 episodes seen

  tomajuhwan
  7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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  • Overall  10
  • Story  9
  • Acting/Cast  10
  • Music  9
  • Rewatch Value  9

  Basically, this is a typical J-drama. You can tell by its messages: never give up, pursue your dreams, and value the friendship.
  
  What makes this drama special are for sure the setting and the story. There're not so many drama dealt with Antarctic, right?
  But for me personally, the casts were more special. They were all stunning!! Yes, all the casts, including the dogs. I have no idea how the director, or whoever, had the dogs acted perfectly for this drama. Their facial expressions were just awesome!! I mean it. Not to mention their bonding with the "real" casts. It was precious!
  
  I recommend this drama to those who love Japanese spirit, those who love a heart-warming story, those who love beautiful scenery, those who love dogs, and last but not least, those who love Takuya Kimura ^^
  
  ps: I suppose this is the most costly J-dramas ever! read more

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