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Cast
Rina Uchiyama
as Kawajiri Matsuko
Eiko Koike
as Sawamura Megumi
Emi Suzuki
as Kawajiri Asuka
Yu Koyanagi
as Watanabe Sho
Kenji Haga
as Detective Shiomi Akira
Manabu Hamada
as Detective Goto Kouhei
Nasubi
as Ookura Shuji
Tomoya Warabino
as Shimazaki Satoshi
Sansei Shiomi
as Kawajiri Kozo
Toshie Negishi
as Kawajiri Chiyo
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2006
Runtime1 Season
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Mystery
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Director—
WritersKatsuo Naruse
TypeWeb Series
RatingNot rated yet
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Life of Despised Matsuko
About The Life of Despised Matsuko
Matsuko, in her 20s, is fired as a teacher and degenerates from an elite to a “Soap Lady.” Through her history of affairs with men, she kills her pimp and ends up in prison. Despite her rough lifex struck by terrible misfortunes, she does not stop loving some one and keeps her dreams until the very end. This drama depicts Matsuko’s stormy life as she deals with it head-on.
Directed by —, The Life of Despised Matsuko leans on a strong ensemble — Rina Uchiyama, Eiko Koike, Emi Suzuki — 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 2006.
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