

Matrilineal Family
2005-07-07 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated
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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- Unavailable
- Production companies
- Dreamax Television, TBS
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Ended
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Ryoko YonekuraFumino Hamada
Reiko TakashimaFujiyo Yajima
Asaka SetoChizu Yajima
Yuu KashiiHinako Yajima
Ikki SawamuraRyokichi Yajima
Leo MorimotoYoshizo Yajima
Miyoko AsadaYoshiko Yajima
Maki TamaruKaori Kimura
Hiroko IsayamaKimie Kobayashi
Katsunori TakahashiYoshizaburo Umemura
Isao HashizumeUichi OnoTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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