29-sai no Kurisumasu

29歳のクリスマス · 29th Christmas

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  • Autumn 1994
NetworkFuji TV
Broadcast20 Oct 1994 – 22 Dec 1994
Episodes11 Episodes
ViewershipAverage 26.9%
Fan score 7.4 from 5 reviews

Synopsis

Noriko is approaching 30 and is still unmarried. She is a fashion designer, dreaming of success and a Paris Collection. On her 29th birthday her world falls apart. Her boss transfers her from design to managing a bar. Her boyfriend betrays her for another woman. Shocked, Noriko decides to leave home and to move in with her best friend, Aya. The story of one woman's struggle to find happiness and love.

Synopsis: Fuji Creative

Cast & characters 11 credited

Theme song

29-sai no Kurisumasu soundtrack cover
  • “Koibitotachi no Christmas” — Mariah Carey

Fan reviews 5 reviews

7.4/ 10
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Same age for falling apart

9 / 10

inessalenin · 2004

I just bought the book and haven't see the series, but I also had fell apart as soon as I was 29!

OK

7 / 10

jdfan · 2002

An average script with good acting performances. Yamaguchi Tomoko was good but I like her better in Long Vacation.

Slow!

4 / 10

piglet44 · 2002

I didn't like the ending. A bit too realistic. I think dramas should have some elements of dreaminess and fairy tale qualities.

All 5 reviews