The Family
series not in production
Ended
Drama
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 10
avg.Runtime | 45 min
First EP | 2007-01-14
Last EP | 2007-03-18
Overview
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The Family, the program commemorating the 55th anniversary of the launch of the TBS TV station, is a social drama depicting the inside story between bureaucrats, politicians, and big businesses over a bank merger revolving around the family discord between Daisuke Manpyō, the owner and president of Hanshin Bank, and his eldest son, Teppei.
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Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2007-01-14
Amidst deep family secrets and political power plays, the ambitious son of a business tycoon battles for success and approval in 1960s Kobe, Japan.
1
The Grand Family
2007-01-14
Daisuke doesn't hide his disgust when his son Teppei is late to the family New Year's Eve dinner. Later, Teppei approaches his father with a proposal.
2
Truths and Tragedies of the Past
2007-01-21
Teppei informs his employees that they'll move ahead with plans to build the blast furnace — even though he has yet to lock in the funding.
3
Destined to be Torn Apart
2007-01-28
With Zenidaka, Teppei heads into Tokyo to visit the major banks to raise the remaining funds. Later, he reaches out to Okawa for help.
4
A Sad Betrayal
2007-02-04
Teppei returns from a successful business trip to Chicago. Daisuke uncovers an act of corruption, but family loyalty prevents him from weaponizing it.
5
A Death that Split Fates
2007-02-11
While Teppei tries to figure out who leaked the story about Okawa, Kazuko overhears her husband discussing that very subject with Daisuke.
6
Collapse of the Manpyo Clan
2007-02-18
At Mikumo's urging, Daisuke finally agrees to provide Teppei with the remaining funds. Washima says he will not be renewing his contract after all.
7
The Tragic Furnace Explosion
2007-02-25
Daisuke reveals the depths of his dark animosity. Just as the blast furnace is nearing completion, there's an explosion at the construction site.
8
The Truth Behind Teppei's Birth
2007-03-04
Reeling after the revelations in Shino's letter, Teppei confronts his father in front of the whole family and asks him a very pointed question.
9
Finale, Part I: A Father-and-Son Battle on the Verge of Death
2007-03-11
Father and son face off against each other in court, with each man taking the stand. In a surprising move, Teppei requests an unexpected witness.
10
Finale, Part II: A Determined Death... Towards the Future
2007-03-18
With his back against the wall after damning testimony, Daisuke makes a shocking move, turning the tables on his son.
CAST
charactor:
Original: Kazue Fukiishi
Total EP: 20
charactor: Teppei Manpyo
Original: Takuya Kimura
Total EP: 10
charactor: Tsugiko Manpyo
Original: Saki Aibu
Total EP: 10
charactor: Aiko Takasu
Original: Kyoka Suzuki
Total EP: 10
charactor: Sanae Manpyo
Original: Kyoko Hasegawa
Total EP: 10
charactor: Daisuke Manpyo
Original: Kinya Kitaoji
Total EP: 10
charactor: Ginpei Manpyo
Original: Koji Yamamoto
Total EP: 10
charactor: Makiko Manpyo
Original: Yu Yamada
Total EP: 10
charactor:
Original: Toru Nakamura
Total EP: 10
CREW
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