Harukanaru Kizuna (2009)

Other name: 遥かなる絆, はるかなるきずな, Distant Bonding

Description:

Harukanaru Kizuna is a touching drama based on a true story that explores the enduring power of family connection across borders. The narrative follows Kido Hisae, a young woman who decides to study in China to trace the life of her father. Years earlier, her father was left behind as a Japanese orphan in China after being separated from his family in the aftermath of WWII. As Kido Hisae delves into her father's past, she uncovers his painful childhood struggles and the profound love of his foster mother. Through building a relationship with her father's foster family, she begins to understand the deep emotional sacrifices made during a turbulent era. This moving journey teaches her the ultimate importance of human bonds that transcend nationality and generation. Harukanaru Kizuna offers a powerful, heartwarming look at reconciliation, love, and the unbreakable ties that unite us all, proving that family is defined by heart, not just blood.

Producer: NHK

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2009

Genre:Family; life