Woman

7.4
201354m

After the accidental death of her husband and being deemed ineligible for welfare, Koharu struggles to care for her two children.

Seasons

11 Episodes • Premiered 2013

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1. Woman

Koharu is a single mother raising two children since her husband died in an accident. She tries to apply for public assistance at the welfare office.

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2. A Mother's Wrong Choice?

A child custody officer suspects Koharu of abusing her children and advises her to place them in someone else's care. Koharu visits an old friend.

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3. Being a Mother. And Being a Daughter

Koharu doesn't know how to react to Shiori's familial affection. Kentaro offers to take care of Nozomi and Riku while Koharu is at work.

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4. I Want to Meet Dad

The daycare teacher tells Koharu that Riku's quietness may be a developmental issue. Koharu takes her children to see the dogs at the park.

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5. I Won't Tell Anyone - A Mother's Resolve

Koharu is diagnosed with a serious health condition and advised to carefully consider her treatment. Later, a surprise gift arrives at her apartment.

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6. A Lie to Live, For My Children's Sake

When Koharu pleads with Sachi to allow her and her children to move in, Shiori voices her approval. Koharu receives an unexpected item from Kentaro.

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7. The Important Person Who Died for the Sake of Living, The Truth

Koharu takes Nozomi and Riku to her late husband's hometown. The owner of a local souvenir shop gives her a letter written by Shin four years earlier.

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8. Should I Kill that Child and Die too?

Distraught by the revelation of Shiori's past actions, Koharu decides to leave the Uesugi household. Sachi is torn between her daughters.

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9. I Want to Live! At Least for 10 Years

While Koharu is in the hospital, Sachi spends some valuable time with her grandchildren. Later, Kentaro learns about Shiori's past with Shin.

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10. Mom, Tell me the Truth!

Sachi goes in search of Shiori, who suddenly spots the man who pushed Shin onto the tracks. Nozomi visits the hospital where Koharu is being treated.

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11. To Our Children's Children

Sachi and the others can't help but worry as they wait to hear if Shiori's bone marrow is compatible. Yuki brings boxes of Shin's keepsakes.

Cast

Photo of Hikari Mitsushima

Hikari Mitsushima

Koharu Aoyagi

Photo of Yuko Tanaka

Yuko Tanaka

Sachi Uesugi

Photo of Shun Oguri

Shun Oguri

Shin Aoyagi

Photo of Mitsuki Tanimura

Mitsuki Tanimura

Sunagawa Aiko

Photo of Fumi Nikaido

Fumi Nikaido

Uesugi Shiori

Photo of Takahiro Miura

Takahiro Miura

Sunagawa Ryosuke

Photo of Asami Usuda

Asami Usuda

Kamata Yuki

Photo of Issey Takahashi

Issey Takahashi

Sawamura Yugo

Photo of Rio Suzuki

Rio Suzuki

Nozomi Aoyagi

Photo of Rai Takahashi

Rai Takahashi

Riku Aoyagi

Photo of Takada Manato

Takada Manato

Kamata Masato

Photo of Ihara Shogo

Ihara Shogo

Sunagawa Shunsuke

Photo of Kaoru Kobayashi

Kaoru Kobayashi

Uesugi Kentaro

Photo of Tatsuya Kose

Tatsuya Kose

Kamata Naoto

Photo of Takashi Inoue

Takashi Inoue

Matsutani Takao

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