Synopsis: In 1979 Tokyo, four distinct sisters uncover their aging father's affair, causing their happy facades and bottled-up emotions to slowly unravel.
The Cast:
Rie Miyazawa
Machiko Ono
Yo Aoi
Production Credits:
The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (Netflix)
1-01 Episode 1--01/09/2025
One wintry morning, the normally reserved Takiko calls her three sisters for a meeting, sharing shocking news about her father's affair.
1-02 Episode 2--01/09/2025
Troubled by the news, Makiko has an ominous dream. The sisters find a letter about the affair in the local newspaper - but who could have written it?
1-03 Episode 3--01/09/2025
Sakiko deals with a painful betrayal, Takiko falls in love, Tsunako's affair takes a dangerous turn and Makiko catches their mother somewhere surprising.
1-04 Episode 4--01/09/2025
When Kotaro accidentally starts a fire, the sisters return to their childhood home to manage the aftermath with plenty of bickering and laughter.
1-05 Episode 5--01/09/2025
Chaos erupts and egos flare as Kotaro takes a lodger, Tsunako meets her son's fiancee, Makiko confronts suspicions, and the family gather for a wedding.
1-06 Episode 6--01/09/2025
While Sakiko struggles with Hide's erratic behavior, Makiko tries to distract herself by arranging a marriage partner for the reluctant Tsunako.
1-07 Episode 7--01/09/2025
As unexpected situations spiral out of control, can the Takezawa sisters put aside their differences and long-standing tensions to support each other?
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- By Rick Ellis