Naze Kimi wa Zetsubo to Tatakaeta noka(2010)

Naze Kimi wa Zetsubo to Tatakaeta noka is a Japanese drama series adapted from journalist Ryusho Kadota's book about the 1999 Hikari City mother and child murder case in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The series follows a bereaved family devastated by tragedy, facing repeated setbacks and the brink of despair. Rather than surrender to grief, they find strength through the support of those around them and continue their fight for justice and healing. Blending true crime with intimate human drama, the show explores how ordinary people endure extraordinary loss and discover resilience in community and connection. It's a testament to survival and the power of refusing to give up, even when hope seems distant.