Grade A Reversal(2017)

Grade A Reversal is a Japanese drama series following Shin'ichi Sakurai, a middle-school-educated factory worker who fears his daughter Kaori will repeat his struggles. When Kaori performs poorly on a national test, Shin'ichi decides to take action. At 41, he begins studying alongside his daughter to prepare her for the crucial middle school entrance exam. Determined to give Kaori opportunities he never had, Shin'ichi throws himself into her education while navigating his own limitations. The series captures a father's fierce devotion and the lengths he'll go to break the cycle of educational disadvantage within his working-class family. It's a heartfelt story about sacrifice, second chances, and the transformative power of education.