Jirō Shōno
Director
Beautiful Life (2000)
Season 1
A rebellious hair stylist and a spirited young woman fall for each other, but her worsening terminal illness tests the bonds of their new love.
Released Jan. 16, 2000
Episode 54 min
14+
Keywords: tmdb.wheelchair, tmdb.terminal-illness, tmdb.romance, tmdb.tragedy, tmdb.disability, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series + 10 more, imdb.liquor-shop, imdb.hairdressing-saloon, imdb.beautician, imdb.librarian, imdb.family-relationships, imdb.handicap, imdb.wheelchair, imdb.library, imdb.dog, imdb.japanese-drama
Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: TBS
Network: TBS
S1E1 - Wheelchair Love
After getting into a traffic argument with a woman, hair stylist Shuji arrives at the same destination as her — and makes an unexpected discovery.
Jan. 16, 2000, midnight
S1E2 - Two People's Dreams
Hoping to become a top stylist at Hot Lip, Shuji visits the library to think up a new hairstyle. Kyoko tries to understand her feelings towards him.
Jan. 23, 2000, midnight
S1E3 - Night Kiss
Having unwittingly leaked Shuji's new haircut design to his biggest rival, Kyoko attempts to make up for it by researching popular hairstyles.
Jan. 30, 2000, midnight
S1E4 - I Want to See You
Shuji rushes to the library to tell Kyoko he has been promoted at the salon but is shocked to discover she has left on a sudden overseas trip.
Feb. 6, 2000, midnight
S1E5 - Cold Rain
Shuji learns that fame comes at a price as a surge of customer bookings and interview requests begin to drive a wedge between him and Kyoko.
Feb. 13, 2000, midnight
S1E6 - Love Rival
After Shuji gets injured during the live event, Kyoko feels personally responsible and grapples with anxiety about her inadequacy as his partner.
Feb. 20, 2000, midnight
S1E7 - Distance of the Heart
Kyoko invites Shuji to meet her family but an overly protective Masao is suspicious of his true intentions. Later, she sees Shuji with Satsuki.
Feb. 27, 2000, midnight
S1E8 - Truth
Unable to trust Shuji, Kyoko visits a gallery to spy on Satsuki but suffers a painful fall. Shuji learns about the full extent of Kyoko’s illness.
March 5, 2000, midnight
S1E9 - Your Life
Shuji gives Kyoko a key to his apartment, opening the door to a brighter future together — until some concerning news threatens their happiness.
March 12, 2000, midnight
S1E10 - Some Kind of Wonderful
Worried about Kyoko’s upcoming re-examination, Shuji struggles to remain focused at work. Meanwhile, Sachie gives Masao some surprising news.
March 19, 2000, midnight
S1E11 - To the Future
Despite Kyoko's diagnosis and Shuji’s work dilemma, the young lovers resolve to live positively and enjoy the time they have left together.
March 26, 2000, midnight
Network: TBS
Episode Runtime: 54 min.
Season Runtime: 594 min.
Released: Jan. 16, 2000
Last Air Date: March 26, 2000, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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