Kawaite sōrō

Kawaite sōrō (乾いて候) is a Japanese jidaigeki or period drama that was broadcast in prime-time in 1984.Also known as A Samurai's sorrow. It is based on Goseki Kojima and Kazuo Koike 's manga of the same title.[1][2][3] The lead star is Masakazu Tamura.Masakazu Tamura's elder brother Takahiro Tamura and younger brother Ryo Tamura also appeared.[4][5] Also, three special editions of the drama were produced.[5] In addition, Masakazu Tamura played the role on the stage.

Kawaite sōrō
Also known as乾いて候
GenreJidaigeki
Directed byYuichi Harada
StarringMasakazu Tamura
Takahiro Tamura
Ryo Tamura
Kie Nakai
Country of originJapan
Original language(s)Japanese
No. of episodes6
Production
Running time45 minutes (per episode)
Production company(s)Toei
Release
Original networkFUJI TV
Picture formatFilm
Original releaseAugust 23 
September 27, 1984

Plot

Kainage Mondo is a secret child of Tokugawa Yoshimune and skilled swordsman. His job is a part to test food for poison for Yoshimune.[5] He was on a journey but he goes to Edo to see Yoshimune.

The Owari han have longed for the post of shogun and try to murder Yoshimune, in order to get shogun's post. Fuki is a kunoichi of Kōka. She tries to murder Yoshimue but she comes to like Mondo and eventually starts working for Mondo and Yoshimune. Mondo protects Yoshimune's life from Owari han and other enemies.[2][6]

Cast

TV Specials

On the Stage

  • Kawaite sōrō (乾いて候)(1987-1993)
  • Shin Kawaite sōrō Sonatamo Onaji Nonohanaka (新・乾いて候 そなたもおなじ野の花か)(2003, 2005)
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