Juken no Shinderera (Examination's Cinderella ) (2016)

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Juken no Shinderera (Examination's Cinderella) is a touching drama about two lost souls who find hope in education. Tooru Igarashi, played by Kotaro Koizumi, was once a charismatic prep school lecturer whose life fell apart due to heavy drinking and the loss of his job. Meanwhile, Maki Endo, played by Haruna Kawaguchi, is an exhausted part-time high school student struggling to survive on multiple jobs. When they cross paths, Maki asks Tooru to tutor her so she can graduate and secure a regular job. Despite being diagnosed with only a year left to live and losing his passion for teaching, Tooru finds a final purpose in life. He decides to help Maki overcome all odds and aims to get her accepted into the prestigious University of Tokyo. This moving story beautifully showcases redemption, resilience, and the power of mentorship.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2016

Genre:Drama