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Lillian Tañon (La Lectora Bilingüe)
I understand that by the description of how she looked and the period of time, it would be AIDS.
Jackie L
Because of the time period and description of her illness, I think Hana died of AIDS too. Also, she mentions that she contracted this disease from the head of a trading company. I think she was referring to Akiko's father (Noa's college girlfriend's father). It was mentioned several times that he owned a trading company.
I think this was a subtle way to show the disparity in the fathers. Noa's father, considered a low-life Yakuza in Japanese society, contrasted with Akiko's father a wealthy, respected owner of a trading company. Yet, it is Akiko's father who contracts and (knowingly?) infects Hana with Aids.
I think this was a subtle way to show the disparity in the fathers. Noa's father, considered a low-life Yakuza in Japanese society, contrasted with Akiko's father a wealthy, respected owner of a trading company. Yet, it is Akiko's father who contracts and (knowingly?) infects Hana with Aids.
Jillian
She died of AIDS based on the skin lesions and her condition being called a virus.
Marlena Corcoran
I agree with Lillian and Teresa.
Joe Zralka
I don't even have the slightest idea that she died of AIDS. That's why I am shocked when I learned of it in the AppleTV version
Teresa
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