Synopsis: |
Oshin was a morning TV serial written by Sugako Hashida centered around the life of an indomitable woman from a poor farming village roughly 100 years ago. With an average of 52.6% ratings and peaking at an incredible 62.9% it is clear that millions of Japanese viewers were moved by her struggles and life. Its phenomenal success spread across the world as it was broadcast in 68 countries. 30 years after it was first broadcast, the famed story of Oshin returns to the silver screen with a new cast. While the movie focuses on the title character's childhood, it also deals with universal themes such as fortitude, family love, war and peace. |