Taeko Okajima is a typical "office lady" in a big company in a big city. When she takes a sabbatical to the countryside in Yamagata Prefecture, the hometown of her brother-in-law, the journey recalled her memory of her 5th grade year. During her stay in Yamagata, she works hard and happily as a farmer and is surrounded by friendly relatives and villagers, bringing up more memories. Their hospitality makes her to reconsider her choice of life.
Episodes
1
Aired
Summer 1991
Score
7.3
Popularity
#1409
Female ProtagonistIyashikeiComing of AgeRuralBiographicalPhilosophyJoseiCohabitation
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