About Her Brother (Otôto) 2010

Ginko seems to be living the good life: She's the respectable owner of a neighborhood drug store in Tokyo, and her daughter Koharu is about to get married to a doctor. However, Koharu's wedding day also brings homes Ginko's younger brother Tetsuro, a failed actor and a hard drinker who shows up causing trouble. Having covered for him all her life, Ginko is ready to disown her burdensome younger brother, but some things are easier said than done.

Director: Yamada Yoji

Stars: Aoi Yu, Yoshinaga Sayuri, Kase Ryo

JDramaMama's Rating: C

I wanted to give this film a higher rating but it brought back too many memories of my uncle, my mother's brother, who struggled with his alcohol addiction. All around good performances with some comedic touches, especially by the actor who played the uncle. But, alas, there is no happy ending in this story. Great directing by the brilliant Yamada Yoji.

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