Woman (2013)

Episode 1 - Woman

July 3, 2013 • 58 minutes

Koharu is a single mother raising two children since her husband died in an accident. She tries to apply for public assistance at the welfare office.


Episode 2 - A Mother's Wrong Choice?

July 10, 2013 • 58 minutes

A child custody officer suspects Koharu of abusing her children and advises her to place them in someone else's care. Koharu visits an old friend.


Episode 3 - Being a Mother. And Being a Daughter

July 17, 2013 • 46 minutes

Koharu doesn't know how to react to Shiori's familial affection. Kentaro offers to take care of Nozomi and Riku while Koharu is at work.


Episode 4 - I Want to Meet Dad

July 24, 2013 • 46 minutes

The daycare teacher tells Koharu that Riku's quietness may be a developmental issue. Koharu takes her children to see the dogs at the park.


Episode 5 - I Won't Tell Anyone - A Mother's Resolve

July 31, 2013 • 46 minutes

Koharu is diagnosed with a serious health condition and advised to carefully consider her treatment. Later, a surprise gift arrives at her apartment.


Episode 6 - A Lie to Live, For My Children's Sake

August 7, 2013 • 46 minutes

When Koharu pleads with Sachi to allow her and her children to move in, Shiori voices her approval. Koharu receives an unexpected item from Kentaro.


Episode 7 - The Important Person Who Died for the Sake of Living, The Truth

August 14, 2013 • 46 minutes

Koharu takes Nozomi and Riku to her late husband's hometown. The owner of a local souvenir shop gives her a letter written by Shin four years earlier.


Episode 8 - Should I Kill that Child and Die too?

August 21, 2013 • 46 minutes

Distraught by the revelation of Shiori's past actions, Koharu decides to leave the Uesugi household. Sachi is torn between her daughters.


Episode 9 - I Want to Live! At Least for 10 Years

August 28, 2013 • 45 minutes

While Koharu is in the hospital, Sachi spends some valuable time with her grandchildren. Later, Kentaro learns about Shiori's past with Shin.


Episode 10 - Mom, Tell me the Truth!

September 4, 2013 • 45 minutes

Sachi goes in search of Shiori, who suddenly spots the man who pushed Shin onto the tracks. Nozomi visits the hospital where Koharu is being treated.


Episode 11 - To Our Children's Children

September 11, 2013 • 57 minutes

Sachi and the others can't help but worry as they wait to hear if Shiori's bone marrow is compatible. Yuki brings boxes of Shin's keepsakes.