Aoi Tori Shoukougun (1999)

Aoi Tori Shoukougun 1999 / 青い鳥症候群 1999 / Bluebird Syndrome , Aoi Tori Syndrome , シンドローム

Ninomiya Anna grew up an orphan; she was abandoned by her parents at such a young age she can't even remember their faces. 7 years ago, she was suddenly adopted by a man named Fujisawa Tetsuya, but was never sure exactly why. Tetsuya's wife treats Anna terribly, saying things like ‟Just because you live here doesn't mean I recognize you as my child.‟ Anna's adopted brother, Shingo, has a chronic heart condition and hasn't been able to attend school for the past 6 months. The Fujisawas see a news conference on TV given by Isomura Aki, the chief coordinator of the Japanese organ donation system. Isomura says there was recently a surgery where after being declared brain-dead, the donor's heart was successfully transplanted into the recipient. Tetsuya causes his company to go bankrupt, and an angry mob gathers outside of the Fujisawa's house, when eventually some men break in. Shingo tries to defend his family, but collapses and is rushed to the hospital. The doctors inform Tetsuya that the only way to save Shingo is a heart transplant. Later that evening, Aki receives a phone call from Tetsuya. ‟I received your phone number from the organ donation system. Tomorrow, you'll understand why I called you,‟ is all he says before hanging up. Aki has a foreboding feeling... (Source: DramaWiki)