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The Family

The Family

★ 8.0/10•2007•45m•TV-14•Drama
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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.

Katsuo Fukuzawa · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime45m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJan 14, 2007

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Grand FamilyE154m

The Grand Family

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.

Jan 14, 2007

Episode 2 - Truths and Tragedies of the PastE254m

Truths and Tragedies of the Past

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.

Jan 21, 2007

Episode 3 - Destined to be Torn ApartE354m

Destined to be Torn Apart

With Zenidaka, Teppei heads into Tokyo to visit the major banks to raise the remaining funds. Later, he reaches out to Okawa for help.

Jan 28, 2007

Episode 4 - A Sad BetrayalE454m

A Sad Betrayal

Teppei returns from a successful business trip to Chicago. Daisuke uncovers an act of corruption, but family loyalty prevents him from weaponizing it.

Feb 4, 2007

Episode 5 - A Death that Split FatesE554m

A Death that Split Fates

While Teppei tries to figure out who leaked the story about Okawa, Kazuko overhears her husband discussing that very subject with Daisuke.

Feb 11, 2007

Episode 6 - Collapse of the Manpyo ClanE654m

Collapse of the Manpyo Clan

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.

Feb 18, 2007

Episode 7 - The Tragic Furnace ExplosionE754m

The Tragic Furnace Explosion

Daisuke reveals the depths of his dark animosity. Just as the blast furnace is nearing completion, there's an explosion at the construction site.

Feb 25, 2007

Episode 8 - The Truth Behind Teppei's BirthE854m

The Truth Behind Teppei's Birth

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.

Mar 4, 2007

Episode 9 - Finale, Part I: A Father-and-Son Battle on the Verge of DeathE954m

Finale, Part I: A Father-and-Son Battle on the Verge of Death

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.

Mar 11, 2007

Episode 10 - Finale, Part II: A Determined Death... Towards the FutureE1054m

Finale, Part II: A Determined Death... Towards the Future

With his back against the wall after damning testimony, Daisuke makes a shocking move, turning the tables on his son.

Mar 18, 2007

Actors

Takuya Kimura

Takuya Kimura

Teppei Manpyo

Saki Aibu

Saki Aibu

Tsugiko Manpyo

Kazue Fukiishi

Kazue Fukiishi

Kazuko Uruwashi

Kyoka Suzuki

Kyoka Suzuki

Aiko Takasu

Kyoko Hasegawa

Kyoko Hasegawa

Sanae Manpyo

Kinya Kitaoji

Kinya Kitaoji

Daisuke Manpyo

Koji Yamamoto

Koji Yamamoto

Ginpei Manpyo

Yu Yamada

Yu Yamada

Makiko Manpyo

Toru Nakamura

Toru Nakamura

Kazue Fukiishi

Kazue Fukiishi

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