Nagareboshi (2010) – Dramacool

Takenouchi plays an aquarium employee named Kengo, who seems ordinary at first glance but actually possesses a secret that he would sacrifice everything in order to protect. Meanwhile, Ueto plays Risa, a young woman working in the sex trade in order to pay off her brother’s debt, though her situation has led her to contemplate suicide. These two characters, both full of despair, meet each other and end up entering a contract marriage purely for its benefits. However, as they overcome various troubles, their relationship begins turning into true love.

Native Title: 流れ星

Also Known As: Shooting Star

Director: Ishizaka Rieko, Namiki Michiko

Genres: Romance, Life, Drama, Family

Tags: Marriage Of Convenience, Terminal Illness, Contract Relationship, Age Gap [Drama Life], Age Gap [Real Life], Abusive Brother, Love After Marriage, Organ Donor, Brother-Sister Relationship, Attempted Suicide (Vote or add tags)