The Old One

The Old One

The Old One

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The Old One

2024- 2024

1 Seasons

5 Episodes

5.0(1 votes)

Returning Series

Drama

Overview

Fukutaro, the former president of a board game company, continues to show up at work even after handing over his position to his son-in-law. Fukutaro grabs anyone he can to repeatedly brag about the same past exploits, which irritates those around him. Triggered by an event, his daughter finally unleashes her unspoken true feelings about his toxic old-age behavior. Although Fukutaro seems sad and apologetic, he secretly plots a counterattack with his five elderly fellows.

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Production Companies

AMUSE

NHK Enterprises

NHK

Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

伊東四朗

Unknown Role

伊東四朗

Acting

夏川結衣

Unknown Role

夏川結衣

Acting

勝村政信

Unknown Role

勝村政信

Acting

高橋惠子

Unknown Role

高橋惠子

Acting

三田佳子

Unknown Role

三田佳子

Acting

前田吟

Unknown Role

前田吟

Acting

日色ともゑ

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日色ともゑ

Acting

白川和子

Unknown Role

白川和子

Acting

小倉一郎

Unknown Role

小倉一郎

Acting

羽田美智子

Unknown Role

羽田美智子

Acting

木竜麻生

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木竜麻生

Acting

望月歩

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望月歩

Acting

田島令子

Unknown Role

田島令子

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