Otōto

For the 1960 Japanese film, see Her Brother, the 2010 film, and Otōto (2010 film).

Otōto (Little Brother) is a drama that aired on TBS. It first aired in Japan on April 30, 1990.

Cast

• Kimura Takuya as Hekiro
• Saitou Yuki as Gen

Synopsis

Based on the autobiographical novel by Koda Aya, this made-for-TV movie follows the siblings Gen and Hekiro and their relationship with each other. Set in the 1900s, it tells the story of Hekiro, a young and gifted, yet weak student, and his younger sister Gen who eventually becomes Hekiro's surrogate mother. The young woman takes up the part of parent and takes care of her brother until his pre-mature death from consumption.