Alisa Mizuki to star in "Onimasa" drama remake
"Kiryuin Hanako no Shogai," a novel by Naoki Prize-winning author Tomiko Miyao ("Tenshoin Atsuhime"), is being turned into a drama special, starring Alisa Mizuki (33). The story has already been turned into a 1982 film directed by Hideo Gosha and a television miniseries in 1984.
Gosha's movie version was a big hit in the '80s, marking one of the most memorable roles of the late actress Masako Natsume. The film, marketed overseas under the title "Onimasa," has been described as the Japanese equivalent of "The Godfather." The story follows the violent saga of the Kiryuin clan, led by a man named Masagoro (originally played by Tatsuya Nakadai), who is also known as Onimasa. The heroine is the strong-willed adopted daughter Matsue (played by Natsume), who delivered the famous line "Nametara ikanzeyo!" ("Don't f*** with me!")
In the new drama version, Alisa Mizuki will bring that line back to life, taking on the part of Matsue. Hideki Takahashi (66) will play Masagoro.
"Kiryuin Hanako no Shogai" will be broadcast by TV Asahi this summer.
source: TOKYOGRAPH