Good Mourning

Minori Amano becomes a widow on her honeymoon. Still, she becomes part of the Amano family's funeral home business. From now on, the woman not only has to fight with eccentric clients, but the rest of the Amano family who have a lot to say about running the business.

Directed by —, Good Mourning leans on a strong ensemble — Kiichi Nakai, Masahiko Nishimura, Atsuko Asano — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1994.