Why it may be worth watching
- Mother combines Drama and Family storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Yasuko Matsuyuki, Mana Ashida, Koji Yamamoto.
TV series
Mother
Yasuko Matsuyuki plays the part of Nao Suzuhara, an elementary school teacher. When she realizes that one of the female students is receiving abuse from her mother, Nao's maternal instincts kick in, and she impulsively decides to bring the girl into her own care. Serving as a substitute mother, Nao takes the child on a trip from Hokkaido to Tokyo, and the two experience various events together along the way.
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Cast
Yasuko MatsuyukiSuzuhara Nao
Mana AshidaMichiki Reina
Koji YamamotoFujiyoshi Shunsuke
Wakana SakaiSuzuhara Mei
Kana KurashinaSuzuhara Kaho
Machiko OnoMichiki Hitomi
Yôsuke KawamuraKimata Kohei
Miwako IchikawaYuzukawa Tamami
Takuma OtooKayama Keigo
Minoru TanakaFujiyoshi Kensuke
Go AyanoUragami Masato
Atsuko TakahataSuzuhara Toko
Yuko TanakaMochizuki Hana
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Family. The available catalogue spans 1 season.
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A regional age classification is not currently listed. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
child abusekidnappingadoptionalzheimer's diseaseescapefugitivemotherhoodfemale teacher
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