Deaf Voice: A Sign-Language Interpreter in Court
“A double murder spanning 17 years”
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.
Details
First Aired: 12/16/2023
Languages: Japanese
Type: Miniseries
Production
NHK G
NHK Educational TV
NHK BS4KCompanies: KADOKAWA, NHK, NHK Enterprises
Countries: Japan
Where to watch · JP
Videos
Seasons
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.
