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| Tabe Mikako as Hatako |
Mikako Tabe plays Hatako, a young woman who has returned to her hometown for her grandmother’s funeral. Her Grandmother ran a notary store in town where she would write letters for those who cannot, and at one time, Hatako was assumed to inherit the business. But a falling out with her grandmother made Hatako flee to the big city and this is her first time back in 8 years.
She means to stay in town only as long as it takes to settle her grandmother’s affairs, but is met the next day by a old woman who has come asking on behalf of a letter of condolences she has requested. It seems Hatako’s grandmother had passed away before she could write it, and Mikiko is stunned to hear that she is expected to fulfill the request herself! Well, she doesn’t have any experience with such stuff, but when she finds that the letter of condolences is for a pet monkey, she sighs and figures that in this she supposed she can help!
The next few days are spend rediscovering the town, the laid back vibe of the place as well as its eccentric and colorful townsfolk.
The people are hoping that Hatako has come to succeed her grandmother and they are saddened to hear that she intends to close the shop and sell the land.
Seems that while the townsfolk love her grandmother and the shop, Hatako only has rough memories of the place, being schooled by her strict and proper grandmother about the ways of writing.
When the letter for the pet monkey backfires on her, she realizes that what is expected is a lot harder than she thinks! But with the help and care of the neighbors and townsfolk, Hatako learns how to put her heart and passion into the important letters she is asked to write!
Ah, such a calmly paced and gentle drama. Very relaxing to watch at the end of the day, it’s like taking a trip to that small little town and taking the time to catch your breath. In fact, the drama reminds me a lot of the old NHK Asadora AGRI, which is my favorite drama of all time!
Posted by zdorama @ zdoramaagain.blogspot.com
