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Deaf Voice: A Sign-Language Interpreter in Court

"A double murder spanning 17 years"

Release

16 Dec 2023

Country

Japan

Language

Japanese

Production

NHK GNHK Educational TV

Overview

Arai Naohito is a CODA (children of deaf adults) who becomes a sign language interpreter after losing his job and family in order to restart his life. The drama tells the story of a sign language interpreter who interprets for the deaf in criminal trials.

Season 1

Arai Naoto, a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) and ex- policeman, grapples with loneliness and personal challenges—having lost both his job and his marriage. However, his proficiency in sign language offers him a chance at a new start. He becomes a sign-language interpreter in court, leading him to a murder investigation and a surprising twist of fate. A two-part crime mystery adapted from Maruyama Masaki's best-selling novel “Deaf Voice”. A film version has also been announced in South Korea.

Air Date:17 Dec 2023
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Episode 1

Runtime:1h 14m
Air Date:17 Dec 2023Available

Episodes of Season 1

2 episodes

EP 1
EP 2
S1 E1