Gama no Abura (2009)

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Description:

Gama no Abura is a compelling drama centered around the unique Yazawa family. Takuro, played by Koji Yakusho, is a frantic day trader, while his charming wife Erumi, played by Satomi Kobayashi, holds the home together. Their teenage son Tetsuya, portrayed by Eita, dreams of one day becoming an astronaut. The household is also joined by Saburo Akiba, played by Junichi Sawayashiki, a good-natured youth recently released from juvenile corrections. However, their lives are turned upside down when Tetsuya falls into a coma following a tragic car accident. Grief-stricken, Takuro takes a phone call intended for his son from an unsuspecting girl named Hikari. In a desperate attempt to keep a connection alive, the father pretends to be his son Tokuya. This simple lie triggers a profound chain of events that will reshape the family forever.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2009

Genre:Drama