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Matrilineal Family

Matrilineal Family

20051 Season11 EpisodesEnded

Overview

A generations old family business is sent into turmoil when the sudden death of the head of the family opens the door to a fierce struggle between his three powerful and privileged daughters and the young mistress of modest means pregnant with his child.

Created by Akemi Shimizu
Written by Akemi Shimizu, Toyoko Yamasaki
NetworksTBS

Top Cast

Ryoko Yonekura

Ryoko Yonekura

Fumino Hamada

Reiko Takashima

Reiko Takashima

Fujiyo Yajima

Asaka Seto

Asaka Seto

Chizu Yajima

Yuu Kashii

Yuu Kashii

Hinako Yajima

Ikki Sawamura

Ikki Sawamura

Ryokichi Yajima

Leo Morimoto

Leo Morimoto

Yoshizo Yajima

Miyoko Asada

Miyoko Asada

Yoshiko Yajima

Maki Tamaru

Maki Tamaru

Kaori Kimura

Hiroko Isayama

Hiroko Isayama

Kimie Kobayashi

Katsunori Takahashi

Katsunori Takahashi

Yoshizaburo Umemura

About Matrilineal Family

Matrilineal Family is a drama, mystery series that first aired in 2005. Created by Akemi Shimizu, it stars Ryoko Yonekura, Reiko Takashima, Asaka Seto. A generations old family business is sent into turmoil when the sudden death of the head of the family opens the door to a fierce struggle between his three powerful and privileged daughters and the young mistress of modest means pregnant with his child.

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