The Twelfth Angel

Juuni-banme no Tenshi
十二番目の天使

Description

A bittersweet and meditative adaptation of the English language novel The 12th Angel by Og Mandino. After the sudden death of his wife and child, John Harding spirals into despair. Deprived of his motivation to live, his attempt at suicide is unexpectedly interrupted by the arrival of a friend who wants him to coach the town's Little League team. Can John restore meaning to his life?

Tags

Genres
Drama Slice of Life Tragedy
Derivative Work > Based on
Based on Literature Based on a Novel
Narrative Tropes
Dead Family Member
Themes
Depression Sports Sports Baseball
Time Period > Period Piece
Late Modern & Contemporary 20th Century
Audience Demographics
Female Oriented Shoujo
Locations
School School Elementary School
Occupations
Coach