Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: TBS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.0/10
Tower of Sand
Overview
Takano Aki is a happy, ordinary housewife whose family (sweet husband and two kids) has moved to their dream apartment. Just as they are starting their new life, they encounter an ominous, terrifying neighbour, Sasaki Yumiko, who manipulates the dark emotions of pride, vanity and jealousy of the housewives living in the apartment building. She drives Aki into isolation within the building with unexpected methods and eventually causes the break up of her family. Meanwhile, a series of abduction cases take place. There seems to be a connection to the kidnapper and the frightening neighbor.
This production, originally released in 2016, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Family, Mystery genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Family.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Miho Kanno
Takano Aki
Nanako Matsushima
Sasaki Yumiko
Takanori Iwata
Ubukata Kohei
Naoki Tanaka
Takano Kenichi
Megumi Yokoyama
Aso Hiroko
Kanji Tsuda
Aso Takefumi
Keiko Horiuchi
Hashiguchi Rino
Ken Mitsuishi
Aramata Hidemi
Seasons
Season 1
10 Episodes • Aired 2016-10-14
Takano Aki is a happy, ordinary housewife whose family (sweet husband and two kids) has moved to their dream apartment. Just as they are starting their new life, they encounter an ominous, terrifying neighbour, Sasaki Yumiko, who manipulates the dark emotions of pride, vanity and jealousy of the housewives living in the apartment building. She drives Aki into isolation within the building with unexpected methods and eventually causes the break up of her family. Meanwhile, a series of abduction cases take place. There seems to be a connection to the kidnapper and the frightening neighbor.
