My Little Sweet Pea (2013)

Other name: 麦子さんと, 麥子小姐, むぎこさんと, Mugiko-san to, With Mugiko

Description:

My Little Sweet Pea is a touching family drama that follows Mugiko, played by Maki Horikita, who has been living with her older brother Ryuhei Matsuda since their father passed away. Their mother, Ayako, portrayed by Kimiko Yo, walked out on the family when Mugiko was just a little girl, leaving behind years of silence and unresolved pain. But the quiet life Mugiko built with her brother is suddenly disrupted when Ayako unexpectedly reappears. Facing the mother she has not heard from in years, Mugiko is overwhelmed by a storm of mixed emotions and resentment. Unbeknownst to her, Ayako is harboring a devastating secret, hiding the fact that she is actually gravely ill. As past wounds reopen, My Little Sweet Pea beautifully captures a delicate journey of healing, forgiveness, and the bittersweet reality of family ties, making it a must-watch emotional masterpiece.

Director: Yoshida Keisuke [吉田恵輔]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2013

Genre:Drama; Family; life