Subjected to harsh treatment by her husband Jiro’s family, Fujiko is devastated when Mari is kidnapped by Jiro’s relatives. With the help of her own mother, Chiyo, Fujiko regains her child. Against the advice and judgment of those around her, she chooses to raise Mari as a single mother.
MOTHERfamily conflict · single mother
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Left-Handed Girlmother and daughter · single mother
Kabei: Our Motherresilience · shōwa era (1926-89)
Tokyo Storyshōwa era (1926-89)
Dear Etrangerfamily conflict
The Dumpling Queen1970s · based on true story
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Backwatershōwa era (1926-89)
When a Woman Ascends the Stairsshōwa era (1926-89)
Erin Brockovichsingle mother · based on true story
The Hurricane1970s · based on true story
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story1970s · based on true story
Radio1970s · based on true story
Woman of the Hourfemale protagonist · 1970s
Michael1970s · based on true story
Always: Sunset on Third Street '64shōwa era (1926-89)
Norma Raesingle mother · based on true story
Society of the Snow1970s · based on true story
Miss Sloaneempowerment · female protagonist
The Blood of Wolvesshōwa era (1926-89)
The Post1970s · based on true story
Lincolnfamily conflict · based on true story