Season 1 • Episode 10
LatestYasu's mother passed away when he was very young and his father abandoned him. Yasu's wife, Misako, also lost both her parents when she was young. The two spend their days in happiness, watching their young son, Akira, grow up. Unfortunately, a freakish accident occurs that results in Misako sacrificing her life to protect her son. Yasu loses himself in grief and remorse, but recovers as he vows to raise his 3 year-old son as best as possible.
Acting
Seiyo Uchino's restrained devastation will wreck you.
Production
Painstaking Showa-era detail that breathes authenticity.
Writing
Dialogue so sparse every silence screams.
Creator
Kiyoshi Shigematsu
Seiyo Uchino
Yasuo Ichikawa
Takeru Satoh
Akira Ichikawa
Kazue Fukiishi
Yumi Sakamoto
Takako Tokiwa
Ichikawa Misako
Bengal
President Bito
Kenta Uchino
Rokukawa Shinnosuke
Tsubasa Honda
Matsumoto Kyo
Takako Katou
Sachie
Akira Emoto
Kaiun
Mami Hashimoto
Kuzuhara's wife
Takuma Otoo
Kuzuhara Tetsuya
Yumi Aso
Taeko
Kazuya Takahashi
Hagimoto Chief
Hironobu Nomura
Shoun
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The black kite bird symbolizes parental protection in Japanese folklore, making the title a devastating double meaning.
Takeru Satoh filmed this between Rurouni Kenshin blockbusters, proving he could silently break hearts without a sword.
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