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when the commercials come on, I feel like I'm watching a taiega drama(Yae's sakura)
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Well, they are both produced by NHK! emoticon
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<EPISODE 7, 8, 9>

Superb drama. I'm drawn in so much that by the end of the 15-minute episode, I'm shocked that it is already over!

I made a little mistake in my post on the previous page—we're currently seeing the events of 1907, not 1908. Though only two years have passed since the end of the Russo-Japanese War of 1905 and Japan's entrance as a world power, the majority of the country (especially the sharecroppers of the north) lived in poverty.

I felt so terrible for Oshin as she started her new "job." Slave labor seems more like it. Though she was only seven years old, Oshin was worked from morning until night—often times she wasn't even able to sit down. I don't know when child labor laws were enforced in Japan but I'd imagine that it wasn't until the 1920s or 1930s... who knows, maybe there weren't any official provisions or laws about child labor until after the Second World War. I'll have to look into that.

For all the stories she got about being able to eat whatever and whenever she wanted, it seems like Oshin was getting more food at home. Though her family was hungry and often went without, at least she would get lots of warm love and care from her mother and grandmother. Now, she's being forced to work in difficult conditions for hours on end, often without meals. I can't imagine what a psychological torture it is to get yelled by the woman in charge, as well. At least the young man has befriended Oshin—if it weren't for him, I'm sure she'd be having an even more difficult time. The owner of the business seems kind, too, but he isn't around much. I don't think he knows how they are treating Oshin.

I wonder how it feels for 1983 Oshin to look back at 1907 Oshin and see how far she (and Japan) have come since those days. It's almost as if the entire world changed since those days. That being said, so much has changed, yet so much is still the same, isn't it?

I hope the principal doesn't come to tell on Oshin, but he doesn't seem like the type to do so. He seemed moved upon seeing how much Oshin wanted to learn how to read and write. Maybe some kind of arrangement can be worked out, for her to go to school?

The saddest part was watching Oshin's grandmother and mother bid farewell to their beloved Oshin... along with the dad. He had kept his true feelings hidden but was just as sad about seeing his daughter go, in exchange for a bale of rice.

On to next week! Excellent drama.
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<EPISODE 10, 11, 12>

I felt terrible for Oshin after watching this morning's episode. What a shame that such a bright little girl had to have her education cut short because of outside forces—whether it be O-tose (the woman training her) or the neighborhood children. Nonetheless, despite the adverse circumstances she faced, Oshin was able to persevere and achieve her goal of learning how to read or write. Good for her. This seems to be one common theme we've seen in Oshin thus far. Despite the difficulties she faces, Oshin always makes sure that she achieves her goals and makes her dreams come true.

Three characters who deserve a round of applause:

Oshin's teacher, Mr. Matsuda - He didn't have to invite Oshin to come to his class, especially when he knew full well that she would have to bring the baby with her to carry out her babysitting duties. Nonetheless, he was very patient with her—even going as far as to bring lunch for her and staying after school to give her special lessons so she gets all caught up. He seemed genuinely concerned for Oshin when she ended up quitting school. Now this is an example of a real teacher and educator. If only there were more teachers like him!

Oshin's employers - I had my reservations about the wife at first, but both she and her husband really seem to care deeply for Oshin. They could have easily refused Mr. Matsuda's request to give Oshin an education, but they easily gave in. I also got the feeling that the wife has started to really care for Oshin. When O-tose was talking about not giving Oshin lunch or even accused her of stealing, the wife stood up for Oshin and asked O-tose to give her a chance. They both seem quite kind, but oddly enough, it looks like O-tose runs the show—not the employers.

The young man who offered to take the letter to Oshin's parents - What a kind soul. He didn't have to go that far, but he delivered the letter all the way to Oshin's family and even read it to them. I feel better knowing that he is around to protect Oshin.

O-tose - I understand that she is trying to give Oshin the "tough love" approach but she went too far when she accused Oshin of stealing. The way she humiliated her by asking her to strip her clothes and then took her grandmother's precious coin away from her was ridiculous. Perhaps she is resentful that Oshin was allowed to get an education—a privilege that O-tose never had. I don't know why she is so bitter, though. She seems to have the final say with her employers and runs the show at home, so I don't know what her problem is. Maybe she is just on a power trip.

Poor Oshin. She had cherished that coin and refused to buy anything with it, because she knew how much it meant to her grandmother. What a shame that it had to be taken away from her. I hope that coin comes out from somewhere so that O-tose eats her words!

I hope Oshin doesn't get caught in the blizzard... can't wait for next week. Episodes 13-15 air next Sunday!
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<EPISODES 13, 14, 15>

Is anyone else watching this one, by chance? It's a really well-done drama. I can now see why this was so popular in so many different countries around the world. Though it takes place in Japan, the struggles faced by Oshin and her family could be faced by any family in just about any country of the world. The specific events may be different, but the story of poverty, war, and perseverance is a universal one.

I was so happy when we found out that Oshin hadn't stolen anything... the owner of the lumber mill had taken the coin out of Tsune's purse when he needed some change to give the workers. I hope they feel guilty now! Although, the owner and his wife had been very nice throughout the whole thing. It was Tsune who didn't seem to feel sorry at all. If anything, she's still talking about how Oshin should be sent back and how the rice given to her family should be retrieved at all costs.

It almost seems like Tsune is the boss! Neither the owner nor his wife seem able to talk back to her or tell her what to do. I guess she calls all the shots, while everyone else (including her employers!) are unable to do anything but agree with her demands. She is a bitter person. I guess she is one of those people who feels that just because they had to struggle and endure harsh training, everybody else should be expected to, as well. Ugh. She seems awfully proud, too. Well, she has been working there for 20 years, so that must be why.

I'm very curious about Saku, the man who took Oshin in and seems to be hiding deep in the mountains. He seems to be very educated, is able to read and write, and doesn't speak the dialect of the north like everyone else. We know he participated and was wounded in the Russo-Japanese War of 1905, two years before the events of this drama. Also, the elderly man took him in because his two sons were killed in the same battle where Saku was wounded. However, Saku seems to be on the run. Did he escape from the war? Or did he speak out against Japan's participation in the war? Who knows.

It does seem like he cares deeply for Oshin, but at the same time, he's afraid that taking her in will increase the risk of him getting caught by the people he is escaping from, whoever they may be. (The army or military secret police, perhaps?)

Episodes 16-18 air next Sunday!
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This drama was first shown on Ch 18 in LA in the early 80`s. I think it was on at 6:30 AM,and I used to tape each episode for later viewing. The episodes on the great Earthquake and WWII were very powerful. The last 10 episodes or so were not subtitled in LA. Hope to refresh my memory in the coming months,but it`s going to really make me feel my age watching it again! It`s too bad they can`t run at least 6 episodes per week. I wonder if NHK ever considered continuing Oshin , bringing it up to the current time by following her family after her death.

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I've been watching it on and off. I saw the episodes this week. I've been reading the summaries to catch up.

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I hope they'll subtitle the entire series this time around! This seems to be a special rebroadcast, so I'm sure they'll air the drama in its entirety—with e-subs and all. It's really a very good drama and I can see why it has turned into something of a timeless classic. Looking forward to seeing the story develop and continue. Though we are seeing Oshin's life, in a way, this drama also demonstrates how far Japan has come in the twentieth century.
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There is also a repeat showing of Oshin on Monday at 1:00 AM.
Somehow I missed noting your announcement, kingo gondo. I could have saved myself a lot of grief, since both 8a and 8p are not good times for me to watch or record. Unable to sleep tonight, I saw that Oshin was airing again at 1a–2a. YAY!

I really like the way UTB is handling the schedule format—no commercials during each 15-minute episode. Episode <commercial break> next episode, and so forth. This keeps the continuity of each 15-minute episode intact, without an interruption.

I'm also enjoying the content and filming of this one. It's very interesting, the characters compelling as either positive or negative... not to mention how fascinating and realistically it portrays what daily life must have been for the poor sharecroppers. I haven't been bored one second, always being surprised when all three episodes have concluded for the the airing time.

Thank you for the summaries, Hiroshi. Most helpful! And appreciated! emoticon
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It's my pleasure, Nchristi! I'm glad to hear that you've found the summaries to be helpful. I enjoy writing them, as well—they help me keep all the characters and events organized in my head. emoticon

Oh wow, I'm glad that UTB is still showing Oshin from 1:00a-2:00a. I was under the impression that it was a one time thing, but what a relief that they are still doing it. I guess it will be airing three times a day on Sundays then—8:00a, 8:00p, and then 1:00a. I'll go ahead and update the front page.

Yes, I remember how UTB used to interrupt each asadora episode with a commercial break. Since they don't do that anymore, each episode flows a lot better, and we're really able to get "into" the episode without any distractions. It's really a very special and fascinating drama, and I can really see now why this is such a popular drama—not only in Japan, but on an international scale! Can't wait for next week.
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