Mother (drama)
Mother is a multi-award winning Japanese drama mini-series directed by Mizuta Nobuo and Naganuma Makoto, with the screenplay written by Sakamoto Yuji. It was broadcast on the NTV network from April 14, 2010 to June 23, 2010 and spanned for a total of 11 episodes. Mother aired on Wednesday nights at 10:00 PM and held an average view rating of 12.9%. The ending theme to the drama is "Nakigao Smile" by hinaco.
Synopsis
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.[1]
Main Cast
- Matsuyuki Yasuko - Suzuhara Nao
- Yamamoto Koji - Fujiyoshi Shunsuke
- Ashida Mana - Michiki Reina
- Takahata Atsuko - Suzuhara Toko
- Sakai Wakana - Suzuhara Mei
- Kurashina Kana - Suzuhara Kaho
- Kawamura Yosuke - Kimata Kohei
- Ono Machiko - Michiki Hitomi
- Ayano Go - Uragami Masato
- Otoo Takuma - Kayama Keigo
- Tanaka Minoru - Fujiyoshi Kensuke
- Tanaka Yuko - Mochizuki Hana
- Ichikawa Miwako - Yuzukawa Tamami
Extended Cast
- Sato Yu - (ep. 1-2,6)
- Yoshida Yo
- Kinouchi Akiko
- Yoshinori Kou - (ep. 5)
- Nagashima Terumi - (ep. 5)
- Konno Eri
Awards
- [2010.xx.xx] 14th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix: Best Actress - Matsuyuki Yasuko
- [2010.xx.xx] 14th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix: Best Supporting Actress - Ashida Mana
- [2010.08.04] 65th The Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Drama
- [2010.08.04] 65th The Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actress - Matsuyuki Yasuko
- [2010.08.04] 65th The Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress - Tanaka Yuko
- [2010.08.04] 65th The Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Newcomer - Ashida Mana
- [2010.08.04] 65th The Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Screenwriter - Sakamoto Yuji
- [2010.08.04] 65th The Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Director - Mizuta Nobuo
- [2010.10.24] 4th Tokyo Drama Awards: Best Drama
- [2010.10.24] 4th Tokyo Drama Awards: Best Actress - Matsuyuki Yasuko
- [2010.10.24] 4th Tokyo Drama Awards: Best Supporting Actress - Ono Machiko
- [2010.10.24] 4th Tokyo Drama Awards: Best Screenplay - Sakamoto Yuji
- [2010.10.24] 4th Tokyo Drama Awards: Special Award - Ashida Mana
