Mother (NTV-2010-Japanese Drama)
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User Rating
Current user rating: 94/100 (40 votes)
Profile
- TV Show: Mother
- Director: Nobuo Mizuta
- Writer: Yuji Sakamoto
- Network: NTV
- Episodes: 11
- Release Date: April 14 - June 23, 2010
- Runtime: Wednesday 22:00
- TV Ratings: 12.9% (weekly average)
- Language: Japanese
- Country: Japan
Plot
Suzuhara Nao (Yasuko Matsuyuki),an expert observer of migratory birds, becomes a substitute teacher at an elementary school. She's in charge of of first-year students and doesn't have much passion for her job. One of her young students named Reina becomes attached to her new teacher.
One day, Nao knows about bruises on Reina and realizes that she is the victim of child abuse. At first Nao doesn't say anything, but Nao notices more bruises with each passing day and Reina's absences from school become more frequent. Nao's maternal instincts kicks in and she decides to take care of Reina. Nao & Reina then takes a train from their native Hokkaido to Tokyo ...
Cast
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| Yasuko Matsuyuki | Koji Yamamoto | Mana Ashida |
| Suzuhara Nao | Shunsuke Fujiyoshi | Reina Michiki / Tsugumi Suzuhara |
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| Atsuko Takahata | Wakana Sakai | Kana Kurashina | Yosuke Kawamura | Machiko Ono | |
| Toko Suzuhara | Kaho Suzuhara | Mei Suzuhara | Kohei Kimata | Hitomi Michiki |
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| Takuma Otoo | Minoru Tanaka | Gou Ayano | Miwako Ichikawa | Yuko Tanaka |
| Keigo Kayama | Kensuke Fujiyoshi | Masato Miura | Tamami Sodekawa | Hana Mochizuki |
Additional Cast Members:
- Yo Yoshida
- Terumi Nagashima - ep.5
- Eri Konno
Episode Ratings
| Episode | Date | Ratings (Kanto Region) |
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| 01 | 04/14/2010 | 11.8% |
| 02 | 04/21/2010 | 12.0% |
| 03 | 04/28/2010 | 12.8% |
| 04 | 05/05/2010 | 10.0% |
| 05 | 05/12/2010 | 11.9% |
| 06 | 05/19/2010 | 13.9% |
| 07 | 05/26/2010 | 12.4% |
| 08 | 06/02/2010 | 14.0% |
| 09 | 06/09/2010 | 12.2% |
| 10 | 06/16/2010 | 14.8% |
| 11 | 06/23/2010 | 16.3% |
| Average | 12.9% | |
Source: Video Research, Ltd.
Recognition
- 4th Tokyo Drama Awards: Best Drama
- 4th Tokyo Drama Awards: Best Actress - Yasuko Matsuyuki
- 4th Tokyo Drama Awards: Best Supporting Actress - Machiko Ono
- 4th Tokyo Drama Awards: Best Screenplay - Yuji Sakamoto
- 4th Tokyo Drama Awards: Special Award - Mana Ashida
- 65th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Drama
- 65th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actress - Yasuko Matsuyuki
- 65th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress - Yuko Tanaka
- 65th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Newcomer - Mana Ashida
- 65th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Screenwriter - Yuji Sakamoto
- 65th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Director - Nobuo Mizuta
- 14th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (Spring 2010): Best Actress - Yasuko Matsuyuki
- 14th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (Spring 2010): Best Supporting Actress - Mana Ashida
Bucho-Machete Says:
Feb 09 2012 8:01 pm
THE BEST drama I have ever seen. An emotional ride of epic proportions. A sequel is not needed here. I think everyone should watch this, it puts most of what we watch in the UK to shame.
Myu Pacific Thai Says:
Jan 24 2012 1:55 am
so nice, so great,so lovely Mana chan, Yasuko San
Woori Says:
Dec 21 2011 3:55 pm
THIS DRAMA IS BEAUTIFUUUL!! <3 <3 <3
There is no episode that doesn't make you cry. seriously.
@Rin: A Part 2 would just ruin it.
Rin Says:
Nov 06 2011 8:54 pm
~SPOILER~
ending made me cry so much. i wish it was a happier end =( like they could have been together or something... I WANT A PART 2!!!
Rin Says:
Nov 04 2011 7:27 pm
GREAT drama! Very sad (very much about Suzu T.T) Every one was perfect for the part as well.
Porkie Says:
Oct 31 2011 12:09 pm
BEAUTIFUL. This is the best J-Drama I've ever seen.
I DEMAND A SEQUEL.
jcwc Says:
Aug 21 2011 4:31 am
one of the best j-dramas i've seen in a while. i cried like crazy while watching this with my mom! and my mom cried too. the ending was kinda 'meh' for me though. darnnit i want a sequel! the kid acts really really well too
Art Says:
Aug 19 2011 10:19 am
Every once in a while.. there is a story that makes you cry, yet somehow you look forward to each episode. This is that story. The one story I think everyone should watch, whether you were abused as a child, whether you abused children, whether your mother has left you or whether you left your mother alone. A great show about motherhood, healing old wounds and forgiveness. Best show i've ever watched.
Just some points-Wakana Takai plays Mei, not Kaho and Kana Kurashina plays Kaho, not Mei.
Gou Ayano plays Uragami
kuro Says:
Jul 05 2011 9:07 pm
very impressive and very nice drama!
nik hamdi Says:
Jun 19 2011 10:11 pm
the beast story ever ....................i live suzuhara noa very much <3 (^_^)
mikan Says:
May 08 2011 4:01 am
good movie and cute kid
John Says:
Apr 03 2011 4:29 am
great drama
asian Says:
Apr 01 2011 8:15 am
i cried. even though i've been a cold hearted twisted bastard who laughed through most tragic stories.
Dazzlr Says:
Nov 20 2010 12:19 pm
Hauntingly beautiful! I agree about the wonderful cinematography!
chibi chan Says:
Oct 30 2010 1:58 am
im an instant fan of this kid because of MOTHER!
SoFF-OnE Says:
Jul 22 2010 7:31 am
Totally awesome!!
great acting, great story line.cinematography also very powerful.