Haruo is finally released from prison after completing his sentence. With nine years worth of prison gratuities in hand, he stops at a restaurant to enjoy a good meal, but all of his money ends up being stolen. With nothing left, he spends the night at a net cafe, and he manages to look up his old friend from his yakuza days. When Haruo visits the next day, he learns that his old girlfriend Mariko was living with another man, but later died of illness. Haruo, who had committed murder 9 years earlier to earn the money for Mariko's medical treatment, is shocked and angered. He decides to track down that other man, who runs a bakery with his wife and daughter Sachi. Haruo later runs into Sachi at the park, but he has yet to find out the truth about her. (Source: IMDb) Edit Translation
- English
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Norsk
- Native Title: 白い春
- Also Known As: White Spring , しろいはる
- Screenwriter: Ozaki Masaya
- Director: Miyake Yoshishige, Komatsu Takashi, Ueda Hisashi
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Family
Where to Watch Shiroi Haru
Cast & Credits
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![Abe Hiroshi in Shiroi Haru Japanese Drama (2009)]( "Abe Hiroshi in Shiroi Haru Japanese Drama (2009)")
Abe Hiroshi Main Role -
![Ohashi Nozomi in Shiroi Haru Japanese Drama (2009)]( "Ohashi Nozomi in Shiroi Haru Japanese Drama (2009)")
Ohashi Nozomi Main Role -
![Shiraishi Miho in Shiroi Haru Japanese Drama (2009)]( "Shiraishi Miho in Shiroi Haru Japanese Drama (2009)")
Shiraishi MihoTakamura KanakoSupport Role -
![Endo Kenichi in Shiroi Haru Japanese Drama (2009)]( "Endo Kenichi in Shiroi Haru Japanese Drama (2009)")
Endo KenichiMurakami YasushiSupport Role -
![Konno Mahiru in Shiroi Haru Japanese Drama (2009)]( "Konno Mahiru in Shiroi Haru Japanese Drama (2009)")
Konno MahiruTakamura MarikoSupport Role -
![Endo Yuya in Shiroi Haru Japanese Drama (2009)]( "Endo Yuya in Shiroi Haru Japanese Drama (2009)")
Endo YuyaKojima YukiSupport Role
Reviews
The twist in the story isn't too hard to figure out, but the story is more than enjoyable regardless. You'll laugh, you'll cry, but you'll be sure to enjoy every second of it.
I was immediately drawn into the story and characters, already rooting for Haruo within the first few minutes of the story. I actually cried pretty hard at the end, too, which makes this the first drama I have ever cried over. (though in my case, that's only because it really hit home with me)
I really wish I had a better way to word just how beautiful this drama is, but I hope you'll take my word for it and give it a try. It will forever leave a bittersweet impression in your mind and is without a doubt one of the best dramas out there.
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1.) No, this is not all sunshine and rainbows and happy times; prepare tissues and wait for a multitude of emotions.
2.) No, the previous statement does not mean it is a terrifying or scary show; it's just a serious look on a certain way of life.
3.) No, you should definitely not pass this drama up!
Having said all that, let me get straight to the point now. To be honest, I watched this drama only because of Abe Hiroshi; after seeing him in "Hero", I was addicted to his talent, skill, and unique personality (not to mention his height and voice) almost immediately. Also having said that, the more I watched this drama, the more the story drew me in. I recognized a few more actors/actresses (Endo Kenichi, Yoshitaka Yuriko, and David Ito; just to name a few) along with the small comedic and light-hearted moments drew me in to the story as a whole. At times, I was angry at a few characters and I cried with a couple others, while I laughed with another. This story is very unorthodox in the way it is written and played out; I could predict a bit of the ending, but most of it I couldn't even imagine! I did get bored watching at some slow points, but then something happened and I was immediately drawn back in; I even paused to rewind and rewatch a few moments! This is definitely unlike any other drama I've ever seen and I am so glad I watched this story; it is now one of my favorites! I hope a lot of other peoples will give this heart wrenching (and heart breaking), touching and kind, honest and real, sad and happy, not to mention bittersweet, story a chance! I'm sure a lot more people will love it!
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