Step

At the age of 30, in his third year of marriage, Kenichi loses his wife Tomoko. Despite being offered by Tomoko's parents to take custody of their only daughter, Miki, Kenichi decides to start a new life with his daughter and the lingering presence of his wife in their home. Over the ten years from Miki's preschool to elementary school graduation, facing various challenges, Kenichi slowly moves forward, always thinking of his late wife.
(Source: MDL)
~~ Adapted from the novel "Step" (ステップ) by Shigematsu Kiyoshi (重松清).