The Family

★ 8 · 2007 · 45m · Drama

The Family, the program commemorating the 55th anniversary of the launch of the TBS TV station, is a social drama depicting the inside story between bureaucrats, politicians, and big businesses over a bank merger revolving around the family discord between Daisuke Manpyō, the owner and president of Hanshin Bank, and his eldest son, Teppei.

Episodes

1. The Grand Family54m · Daisuke doesn't hide his disgust when his son Teppei is late to the family New Year's Eve dinner. Later, Teppei approaches his father with a proposal.

2. Truths and Tragedies of the Past54m · Teppei informs his employees that they'll move ahead with plans to build the blast furnace — even though he has yet to lock in the funding.

3. Destined to be Torn Apart54m · With Zenidaka, Teppei heads into Tokyo to visit the major banks to raise the remaining funds. Later, he reaches out to Okawa for help.

4. A Sad Betrayal54m · Teppei returns from a successful business trip to Chicago. Daisuke uncovers an act of corruption, but family loyalty prevents him from weaponizing it.

5. A Death that Split Fates54m · While Teppei tries to figure out who leaked the story about Okawa, Kazuko overhears her husband discussing that very subject with Daisuke.

6. Collapse of the Manpyo Clan54m · At Mikumo's urging, Daisuke finally agrees to provide Teppei with the remaining funds. Washima says he will not be renewing his contract after all.

7. The Tragic Furnace Explosion54m · Daisuke reveals the depths of his dark animosity. Just as the blast furnace is nearing completion, there's an explosion at the construction site.

8. The Truth Behind Teppei's Birth54m · Reeling after the revelations in Shino's letter, Teppei confronts his father in front of the whole family and asks him a very pointed question.

9. Finale, Part I: A Father-and-Son Battle on the Verge of Death54m · Father and son face off against each other in court, with each man taking the stand. In a surprising move, Teppei requests an unexpected witness.

10. Finale, Part II: A Determined Death... Towards the Future54m · With his back against the wall after damning testimony, Daisuke makes a shocking move, turning the tables on his son.

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