Where to watch Life: Love on the Line on Netflix Switzerland

Synopsis

One day after school, the serious Ito and the child-like Nishi meet by chance, as each endeavors to remain walking on the sidewalk's white line. As time goes by, Ito recognizes he is drawn to Nishi in a way that is new to him. Nishi, for his part, is frustrated that they only get to meet on the sidewalk. Ito decides to act upon his feelings and kisses a surprised Nishi, who agrees they need to walk side by side for a change. The sparks between them are undeniable as their relationship blossoms in high school, survives the college years, and matures into adulthood. A deeply moving work that bears witness to loving partners, whose unchanging feelings must co-exist within a world of changing realities.

Cast

Jin Shirasu

Raiku

Shiori Doi

Fujiko Kojima

Episodes

Season 1

Life: Love on the Line: Season 1

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17

2020-06-19

Ito Akira, a 17 year old and serious student, meets the innocent Nishi Yuuki on the way home while playing the "white line game." Burgeoning feelings result in Ito feeling confused and avoiding Yuuki.

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19, 20, 21

2020-06-26

19 years old now, Akira and Yuuki continue to have a good relationship with each other but haven't gone beyond their kiss. One day, when Akira tries to further their relationship, Yuuki rejects it. Yuuki, unable to figure out his own future, is beginning to feel envious of Akira's steady moving towards his own goals.

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25, 28, 32

2020-07-03

Now 25 years old, Akira and Yuuki are now working and living together. Shiraishi Honoka also begins working at their company. Yuuki invites Akira on a weekend trip and confesses that he wants to quit the company and begin working as a screenwriter.

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32, 33, 36, 37, 40

2020-07-10

Akira is now 32. He broke up with Yuuki and married Honoka in search of ordinary happiness but it didn't last long. One day, his sister brings a foreign husband to their parent's home and causes trouble. Akira confesses the feelings he has for Yuuki to his mother who refuses to accept his sister's husband. Akira begins to look for Yuuki but three years have passed...