Kabei: Our Mother

In the tranquil setting of Tokyo in 1940, the Nogami family experiences an abrupt change as patriarch Shigeru is falsely accused of being a Communist and arrested. Kayo, the resilient matriarch, tirelessly manages the household and raises their two daughters with the assistance of Shigeru's sister Hisako and his former student Yamazaki. Despite the absence of her husband, whose fate remains unknown, Kayo maintains an optimistic spirit as World War II casts a somber shadow across Japan. This emotional drama delves into the unwavering strength of a mother and conveys a timeless message advocating for peace.