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Wife of Soseki Natsume

2016·Show
4Episodes in1Season
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor2

World

Family, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and direction

  • Character Depth10
  • Acting9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Nakane Kyoko (Ono Machiko) grew up in a wealthy family and was raised by her strict father Shigekazu (Tachi Hiroshi) who did not see learning as a necessity. At 19, Kyoko was introduced to Natsume Soseki (Hasegawa Hiroki) as a prospective marriage partner. The two of them were drawn to each other and got married. Soseki took up a post in Kumamoto as a high school teacher and this was the beginning of their new married life. Although Soseki was an extraordinary intellectual, he did not know the warmth of family because he was given up for adoption as a child. In an attempt to understand her husband, Kyoko tried to read what he read, interacted with his friends and joined difficult conversations. But she was not exactly successful. Then she miscarried their first child and her attempted suicide because of loneliness caused a commotion. How would husband and wife overcome this crisis?
Historical Biographical DramaMarital StrugglesPsychological DepthJapanese Period PieceLiterary Figure FocusEmotional IntensityCharacter StudyRelationships Under StrainThought-Provoking

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Is Wife of Soseki Natsume worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wife of Soseki Natsume rated?

Suicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: suicide themes and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Wife of Soseki Natsume have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 72 minutes each.

Is Wife of Soseki Natsume based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Wife of Soseki Natsume air?

It ran from 2016 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is Wife of Soseki Natsume in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.