[Drama review] 99 nen no ai~Japanese American ep3
After the 1st generations's struggle for their own piece of land, they thought they could give a future for their 2nd generation. This episode tells the story of the second generation of Japanese in America. The lead character is Hiramatsu Ichiro, son of Hiramatsu Chokichi. (both potrayed by Kusanagi Tsuyoshi). There is also Nakama Yukie's character, Shinobu and Matsuyama Kenichi's character Jiro in this episode.
As compared to episode 2, where there's kawaii Jiro's crush on Shinobu, shy love between Ichiro and Shinobu and detailed introduction of each family members, episode 3 is the start of the crisis and the plot is certainly moving in a quicker pace compared to episode 2 (:
Prologue:
When Pearl Harbour was attacked by the Japanese during the second world war, the rage and racism towards the Japanese, was relit in the hearts of many Americans. Anti-japanese movements became stronger than before.
In a bid to protect the 2nd generation Japanese Americans, the American government ordered the Japanese-americans to go to camps.
The scenario has changed. No longer are the times when one works hard, there will be reward. In the Pearl Harbour crisis, the 2nd generation Japanese Americans were stripped off their means of living. They were advised to sell their predecessors' hard-earned properties, in order to keep on living.
First setting:
With the crisis of Pearl Harbour getting serious, the family talked about what to do next. We see an old Tomo talking about protecting their family farm, so as to not letdown his deceased partner. She talks about working hard on the farm although she is frail.
In here, we see the personality of the traditional Japanese woman. As also seen in prevoius episodes, Tomo's willingness to work hard, very very hard, was an admirable moment. That thought of pushing herself to her limits, all for the sake of a better life was very toughing.
In this episode, her thoughts and willingness was seen to be obsolete. At times of war, no matter how hard one work, there will not be equal reward. And her kids were hesitant to let her know the seriousness of the war.
This epsisode, the family was forced to go to war relocation camp. Tomo's son ichiro was apologetic for not able to protect their family's assests.
She told her son:
"new things wouldnt come unless the old things goes away"
"what's important that we are together as a family."
"i will not admit defeat"
In this first part of this episode, we were introduced to a hot-headed ichiro, complaining on why only the Japanese-Americans are the only allied country descendents being picked on. We also see him asking questions about why is there a war.
And the mother just replied: "be thankful that you are still alive."
"with life, there's hope. We can still build a bigger house! Let's go (to the camp)
"let's treat that heaven is giving us a break."
"now that everything's gone, its time we start all over again. ne, let's get lazy and take a good rest."
The family was relocated into Manzannar War Relocation Centre, area 19.
They felt that they were treated as criminals. Although they felt unfair, but they were all at hopes that all the unfair treatment will be over once Japan wins the war.
(the next screencap series were moved to here, in dedication to the Japanese who are experiencing the aftermath of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis)
Turning point of story-
pledging allegiance to America: A hot-headed teenager turned into a mature 18year old.
As compared to episode 2, where there's kawaii Jiro's crush on Shinobu, shy love between Ichiro and Shinobu and detailed introduction of each family members, episode 3 is the start of the crisis and the plot is certainly moving in a quicker pace compared to episode 2 (:
Prologue:
When Pearl Harbour was attacked by the Japanese during the second world war, the rage and racism towards the Japanese, was relit in the hearts of many Americans. Anti-japanese movements became stronger than before.
In a bid to protect the 2nd generation Japanese Americans, the American government ordered the Japanese-americans to go to camps.
The scenario has changed. No longer are the times when one works hard, there will be reward. In the Pearl Harbour crisis, the 2nd generation Japanese Americans were stripped off their means of living. They were advised to sell their predecessors' hard-earned properties, in order to keep on living.
First setting:
With the crisis of Pearl Harbour getting serious, the family talked about what to do next. We see an old Tomo talking about protecting their family farm, so as to not letdown his deceased partner. She talks about working hard on the farm although she is frail.
In here, we see the personality of the traditional Japanese woman. As also seen in prevoius episodes, Tomo's willingness to work hard, very very hard, was an admirable moment. That thought of pushing herself to her limits, all for the sake of a better life was very toughing.
In this episode, her thoughts and willingness was seen to be obsolete. At times of war, no matter how hard one work, there will not be equal reward. And her kids were hesitant to let her know the seriousness of the war.
This epsisode, the family was forced to go to war relocation camp. Tomo's son ichiro was apologetic for not able to protect their family's assests.
She told her son:
"new things wouldnt come unless the old things goes away"
"what's important that we are together as a family."
"i will not admit defeat"
In this first part of this episode, we were introduced to a hot-headed ichiro, complaining on why only the Japanese-Americans are the only allied country descendents being picked on. We also see him asking questions about why is there a war.
And the mother just replied: "be thankful that you are still alive."
"with life, there's hope. We can still build a bigger house! Let's go (to the camp)
"let's treat that heaven is giving us a break."
"now that everything's gone, its time we start all over again. ne, let's get lazy and take a good rest."
The family was relocated into Manzannar War Relocation Centre, area 19.
They felt that they were treated as criminals. Although they felt unfair, but they were all at hopes that all the unfair treatment will be over once Japan wins the war.
(the next screencap series were moved to here, in dedication to the Japanese who are experiencing the aftermath of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis)
Turning point of story-
pledging allegiance to America: A hot-headed teenager turned into a mature 18year old.