The Family
- 2007
- Ended
- Drama
- ~45m / ep
- 1 season
- 7.8/10
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.
Latest: Season 1 · 2007
View all seasonsAmidst deep family secrets and political power plays, the ambitious son of a business tycoon battles for success and approval in 1960s Kobe, Japan.
E1. The Grand Family
Jan 14, 2007 · 54m
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.
E2. Truths and Tragedies of the Past
Jan 21, 2007 · 54m
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.
E3. Destined to be Torn Apart
Jan 28, 2007 · 54m
With Zenidaka, Teppei heads into Tokyo to visit the major banks to raise the remaining funds. Later, he reaches out to Okawa for help.
E4. A Sad Betrayal
Feb 4, 2007 · 54m
Teppei returns from a successful business trip to Chicago. Daisuke uncovers an act of corruption, but family loyalty prevents him from weaponizing it.
E5. A Death that Split Fates
Feb 11, 2007 · 54m
While Teppei tries to figure out who leaked the story about Okawa, Kazuko overhears her husband discussing that very subject with Daisuke.
E6. Collapse of the Manpyo Clan
Feb 18, 2007 · 54m
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.
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