jdrama: Mother, A Girl Power
I just finished watch Mother episode 10 *sob* and really looking forward for ep11 (final) sub release.
At first in the begin of spring season 2010, I had not plan to watch this drama, but in the middle of season I accidentally dragged into one of discussion at japan_now and I read some of LJ users recommended this drama. So I tried the first episode and it was so good, I really enjoy watch this drama. And it become my priority watch-list of this season.
I almost forget about Tumbling, well not completely forgotten it just I can bear with the slow sub release, different case with Mother, so desperated to wanna see the next episodes and curious with upcoming episodes.
While Tumbling is a kind of shounen and fun-watch drama, Mother is a human, serious, tearjearker drama. I love shounen/idol drama but sometimes I also need to watch the serious drama.
Sunao ni naretakute…? A-ah *shake head*… I drop it in the middle of series, something bother me, so I couldn’t continue this drama, even if I finish it that because I use fast forward and skip-skip watch metode lol.
So, how come Mother being so special?
Mmmmh… I’m really sorry coz I’m not good at write a review and my English also just so-so ( I can only use the simplest English sentences to express my thought XD) .. it just I feel it, it’s a good drama, I put score 8/10 for this drama if you trust my judge hahaha. The storyline, the cinematography, perform from the actors etc. are so watchable
Brief story about Mother:
The journey of Nao and Rena (Tsugumi, her real name is Rena Michiki, but after kidnapped by Nao it change become Tsugumi) to become a mother and daughter.
More detail:
Title: Mother
Airdate: NTV Tuesday 10.00 pm, April-June 2010
Cast:
Matsuyuki Yasuko as Suzuhara Nao
Ashida Mana as Michiki Rena
Yamamoto Koji as Fujiyoshi Shunsuke
Ono Machiko as Michiki Hitomi
Tanaka Yuko as Mochizuki Hana
Story (from jdrama weblog)
Suzuhara Nao, a former university researcher, has no choice but to take a job as an elementary school teacher when her research lab is closed down. That is why she has no affection for her students and is unfriendly. However, one student called Michiki Rena becomes attached to Nao. Rena lives with her mother and her mother’s lover. One day, Nao notices that Rena has bruises all over her body. She intuitively knows the reason but turns a blind eye. It is not long before it is decided that Nao will work at the university’s research lab again. So, she visits Rena’s house and finds the girl abandoned in a garbage bag. On the spur of the moment, Nao makes a decision and says to the abused girl, “Michiki-san, listen. I wish to kidnap you …”
My favorites scenes or episodes.:
The 1st eps especially the scenes between Nao and Rena at the beach when Nao makes a decision to kidnap Rena. I mention the dialog, earlier in my previous entry.
The 6th eps especially the scenes about the letter from Tsugumi (Rena) to Nao> Tsugumi decide to leave Nao because she doesnt want to cause troubles for Nao.
The 9th eps the, dramatic scenes where Nao being captured by police
etc, too spoiler if i tell you all of them ><
Screencaps:
The cute little girl is Ashida Mana, play a role as Michiki Rena *super cute*
storyline captures (click for bigger size):
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Dramas or movies which have a similiraty theme (a bit dark and tearsjearker of family drama/parenting guide, child abuse) :
Aishiteru ~ Kaiyo
Shiroi Haru
Daremo Shiranai aka Nobody Knows
Nagai Sanpo aka A Long Walk
If you like Mother perhaps you nedd to check the list above.
You can get the Mother drama at jdrama
Btw, do you know where can i find the OST? I really like the ending song (Nakigao Smile by hinaco)
Happy watching!!