The Family

Name: The Family
Genre: Drama
Released: 2007-01-14
Rating: 8
Cast: Takuya Kimura, Saki Aibu, Kazue Fukiishi, Kyoka Suzuki, Kyoko Hasegawa

ENDED1 Season10 Episodes★ 8.0

The Family is a drama series on TBS that premiered in 2007, ending after 1 season and 10 episodes.

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NetworkTBS

First AiredJan 14, 2007

Last AiredMar 18, 2007

GenreDrama

Runtime45 min

Created ByKatsuaki Setoguchi, Hiroki Ueda

Original Title華麗なる一族

LanguageJapanese

CountryJapan

ProductionTBS

The Family, the program commemorating the 55th anniversary of the launch of the TBS TV station, is a social drama depicting the inside story between bureaucrats, politicians, and big businesses over a bank merger revolving around the family discord between Daisuke Manpyō, the owner and president of Hanshin Bank, and his eldest son, Teppei.

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Cast

Takuya Kimura

Teppei Manpyo

Saki Aibu

Tsugiko Manpyo

Kazue Fukiishi

Kazuko Uruwashi

Kyoka Suzuki

Aiko Takasu

Kyoko Hasegawa

Sanae Manpyo

Kinya Kitaoji

Daisuke Manpyo

Koji Yamamoto

Ginpei Manpyo

Yu Yamada

Makiko Manpyo

Toru Nakamura

Kazue Fukiishi

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 10 episodes

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Amidst deep family secrets and political power plays, the ambitious son of a business tycoon battles for success and approval in 1960s Kobe, Japan.

E1The Grand Family

Jan 14, 200754m

Daisuke doesn't hide his disgust when his son Teppei is late to the family New Year's Eve dinner. Later, Teppei approaches his father with a proposal.

E2Truths and Tragedies of the Past

Jan 21, 200754m

Teppei informs his employees that they'll move ahead with plans to build the blast furnace — even though he has yet to lock in the funding.

E3Destined to be Torn Apart

Jan 28, 200754m

With Zenidaka, Teppei heads into Tokyo to visit the major banks to raise the remaining funds. Later, he reaches out to Okawa for help.

E4A Sad Betrayal

Feb 4, 200754m

Teppei returns from a successful business trip to Chicago. Daisuke uncovers an act of corruption, but family loyalty prevents him from weaponizing it.

E5A Death that Split Fates

Feb 11, 200754m

While Teppei tries to figure out who leaked the story about Okawa, Kazuko overhears her husband discussing that very subject with Daisuke.

E6Collapse of the Manpyo Clan

Feb 18, 200754m

At Mikumo's urging, Daisuke finally agrees to provide Teppei with the remaining funds. Washima says he will not be renewing his contract after all.

E7The Tragic Furnace Explosion

Feb 25, 200754m

Daisuke reveals the depths of his dark animosity. Just as the blast furnace is nearing completion, there's an explosion at the construction site.

E8The Truth Behind Teppei's Birth

Mar 4, 200754m

Reeling after the revelations in Shino's letter, Teppei confronts his father in front of the whole family and asks him a very pointed question.

E9Finale, Part I: A Father-and-Son Battle on the Verge of Death

Mar 11, 200754m

Father and son face off against each other in court, with each man taking the stand. In a surprising move, Teppei requests an unexpected witness.

E10Finale, Part II: A Determined Death... Towards the Future

Mar 18, 200754m

With his back against the wall after damning testimony, Daisuke makes a shocking move, turning the tables on his son.

About The Family

The Family is a drama series on TBS. The show first aired on Jan 14, 2007 and currently has 1 season and 10 episodes. The Family has ended. It has a rating of 8.0/10 based on 12 votes. The cast includes Takuya Kimura, Saki Aibu, Kazue Fukiishi, Kyoka Suzuki, Kyoko Hasegawa. Created by Katsuaki Setoguchi and Hiroki Ueda.