Otōto (TV drama)

For the 1960 Japanese film, see Her Brother.

For the 2010 film, see Otōto (2010 film).

Otōto (Little Brother) is a Japanese television drama that was shown on TBS. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 30, 1990.

Cast

Kimura Takuya as Hekiro
Saitou Yuki as Gen

Synopsis

Based on the autobiographical novel by Koda Aya, this made-for-TV movie follows the siblings Gen and Hekiro and their relationship with each other. Set in the 1900s, it tells the story of Hekiro, a young and gifted, yet weak student, and his younger sister Gen who eventually becomes Hekiro's surrogate mother. The young woman takes on the role of parent and takes care of her brother until his premature death from consumption.

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