Series
The Family
Drama
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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Seasons & episodes
Amidst deep family secrets and political power plays, the ambitious son of a business tycoon battles for success and approval in 1960s Kobe, Japan.
1The Grand Family14 Jan 2007 · 54mDaisuke 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.
2Truths and Tragedies of the Past21 Jan 2007 · 54mTeppei 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.
3Destined to be Torn Apart28 Jan 2007 · 54mWith Zenidaka, Teppei heads into Tokyo to visit the major banks to raise the remaining funds. Later, he reaches out to Okawa for help.
4A Sad Betrayal4 Feb 2007 · 54mTeppei returns from a successful business trip to Chicago. Daisuke uncovers an act of corruption, but family loyalty prevents him from weaponizing it.
5A Death that Split Fates11 Feb 2007 · 54mWhile Teppei tries to figure out who leaked the story about Okawa, Kazuko overhears her husband discussing that very subject with Daisuke.
6Collapse of the Manpyo Clan18 Feb 2007 · 54mAt Mikumo's urging, Daisuke finally agrees to provide Teppei with the remaining funds. Washima says he will not be renewing his contract after all.
7The Tragic Furnace Explosion25 Feb 2007 · 54mDaisuke reveals the depths of his dark animosity. Just as the blast furnace is nearing completion, there's an explosion at the construction site.
8The Truth Behind Teppei's Birth4 Mar 2007 · 54mReeling after the revelations in Shino's letter, Teppei confronts his father in front of the whole family and asks him a very pointed question.
9Finale, Part I: A Father-and-Son Battle on the Verge of Death11 Mar 2007 · 54mFather and son face off against each other in court, with each man taking the stand. In a surprising move, Teppei requests an unexpected witness.
10Finale, Part II: A Determined Death... Towards the Future18 Mar 2007 · 54mWith his back against the wall after damning testimony, Daisuke makes a shocking move, turning the tables on his son.
Details
- Created by
- Katsuaki Setoguchi, Hiroki Ueda
- First aired
- 14 Jan 2007
- Last aired
- 18 Mar 2007
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Japanese
- Network
- TBS
- Episodes
- 10
- Votes
- 12 on TMDB
Cast
Takuya KimuraTeppei Manpyo
Saki AibuTsugiko Manpyo
Kazue FukiishiKazuko Uruwashi
Kyoka SuzukiAiko Takasu
Kyoko HasegawaSanae Manpyo
Kinya KitaojiDaisuke Manpyo
Koji YamamotoGinpei Manpyo
Yu YamadaMakiko Manpyo
Toru Nakamura- Kazue Fukiishi
