Kabei: Our Mother

In the midst of World War II, a family in Tokyo is torn apart when the father is accused of being a Communist and taken away. The mother, Kayo, must work tirelessly to support her two young daughters and keep their household running, with the help of her sister-in-law and a former student of her husband's. Despite the dark times and her husband's absence, Kayo remains determined to keep her family together and hold onto hope for a better future. This powerful drama highlights the strength and resilience of a mother's love in the face of war and adversity.

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