Drama Digest
This drama is an equal mixture of comedy, fantasy and family drama. The characters of drama are father-daughter duo that has lost their mother/wife. While they struggle to cope with the loss, there is a new entrant in their lives, claiming to be Teako [their dead wife and mother].
The Feel-Good Part
The plot concept of this drama is unique. The references are to the point, and the absurdist comedy is very satisfying. The drama is short, which makes the plot progress at a steady pace without much exaggeration and beating about the bush.
The Disappointing Factor
Despite the plot having a mix of fantastical and emotional elements, one overshadows the other and the audience finds it slightly more difficult to connect with the emotional aspect. The presentation could have been better as it fails to keep the audience hooked.
In-Depth Analysis
This drama revolves around Yamashita Goro, who lost his wife three years ago. He was so attached to his wife that when he lost her, he couldn’t deal with that loss.He resigned from his job and started living in this one room. His daughter wished to have her smiling father of bygone days back again but it did not seem possible. She took all the responsibilities of running the household on her shoulders. Later, when Tomo, their daughter’s grandfather, showed up at their house Goro realized what was at stake. He pulled himself together, but soon things started to get messed up when a man shows up and claims to be his dead wife, and hell breaks loose when he starts hovering over their lives.
Stars Power
The performance of every actor is impeccable, making the show worth your time. It is the performance of the actors that saves this show from being a disaster as the plot is not something extraordianry. Ttsukajimuga, who reincarnates as the dead wife, did a splendid job as being a man and portraying the role of a woman. All the performances looked genuine from the audience’s perspective.
Overall Opinion
This drama is an oddly watchable comedy-drama. If you want to watch something with a crisp, and short action with elements of comedy and fantasy, then this one is for you. If not the plot, you should go ahead with this for the sake of the performances.
