Kabei: Our Mother
Original title: 母べえ
“An inspiring story of a mother's courage in a time of war.”
Overview
Set in Tokyo in 1940, the peaceful life of the Nogami Family suddenly changes when the father, Shigeru, is arrested and accused of being a Communist. His wife Kayo works frantically from morning to night to maintain the household and bring up her two daughters with the support of Shigeru's sister Hisako and Shigeru's ex-student Yamazaki, but her husband does not return. WWII breaks out and casts dark shadows on the entire country, but Kayo still tries to keep her cheerful determination, and sustain the family with her love. This is an emotional drama of a mother and an eternal message for peace.
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Crew
- Director
- Yoji Yamada
- Writers
- Teruyo Nogami, Yoji Yamada, Emiko Hiramatsu
- Producers
- Hiroshi Fukazawa, Takashi Yajima
- Production
- Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Eisei Gekijo, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Sumitomo Corporation, TV Asahi
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kabei: Our Mother rated?
Kabei: Our Mother has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 41 votes.
Who directed Kabei: Our Mother?
Kabei: Our Mother was directed by Yoji Yamada.
When was Kabei: Our Mother released?
Kabei: Our Mother was released in 2008.