overview : The 69th NHK Asadora Drama, based on Rei Nakanishi's novel, is about the Iwata family living in Ikeda, Osaka City between 1950s and 1960s. The story is told through the eyes of the youngest daughter, Fuyuko. The family runs a bakery. The mother, Teruko, is a very energetic woman who is determined to make her dreams come true. Responding to Teruko's expectations, the eldest daughter becomes a figure skater and the second daughter becomes a very famous professional singer. In contrast, Fuyuko finds her joy in bread making.

First Air Date : Sep 29, 2003

Last Air Date : Mar 27, 2004

Runtime : 15m

Episodes : 150

Seasons : 1

Genre : Drama,

Companies : NHK

Countries : JP

Keywords : slice of life, asadora