Japanese Drama - Kurenai

* Title: くれなゐ
* Title (romaji): Kurenai
* Format: Renzoku
* Genre: Human drama
* Episodes: 11
* Viewership ratings: 12.6%
* Broadcast network: NTV
* Broadcast period: 1998-Apr-13 to 1998-Jun-22
* Air time: Monday 22:00
* Theme Song:
o "Kurenai" by Sarah
o "Bara no Hana Midara" by Kawashima Naomi

Synopsis

Following the hit Shitsurakuen series, this drama series captures the trials of middle-aged life and confirms that fervent passion is not the exclusive property of youth. It also highlights current issues facing both men and women who favor career jobs over traditional roles.

After having aborted her lover's baby, thirty-four year-old Fuyuko undergoes an emergency hysterectomy and feels a loss of womanhood as she gives up her dreams of marriage and children. Kishi is caught between his enduring love for Fuyuko and his wife's desire to keep their family together. --- NTV

Cast

* Kawashima Naomi
* Naitou Takashi
* Koyanagi Rumiko
* Sakai Miki
* Sawamura Ikki
* Mino Monta (みのもんた)
* Hisamoto Masami
* Yo Kimiko
* Masu Takeshi
* Tamura Eriko (田村英里子)
* Taguchi Hiromasa
* Tsukamoto Takashi
* Kurenai Manko