Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NHK G
Type: Scripted
Rating: 10.0/10
Imo Tako Nankin
Overview
The series takes place in 1962 Osaka. Hanaoka Machiko, 37, is single and works at a hardware store in Osaka City while doing literary work. One day, she falls ill due to overwork and falls in love with Tokunaga Kenjiro, the doctor who examines her. Kenjiro and Machiko marry. But Kenjiro, who lost his first wife to illness, lives not just with his five children, but his brother, sister, and parents. In a comical and heart-warming way, the drama depicts Machiko's struggle with the new family while pursuing her career as a novelist.
This production, originally released in 2006, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Family, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 10.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Family and Drama.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring Cast
Naomi Fujiyama
Machiko Hanaoka
Jun Kunimura
徳永健次郎
Kyōko Kagawa
花岡和代
Tomoko Tabata
徳永晴子
Ittoku Kishibe
花岡常太郎
Ayumi Ishida
矢木沢純子
Chikage Awashima
花岡ウメ
Seasons
Season 1
151 Episodes • Aired 2006-10-02
No season overview provided for this season.