Kita no Kuni Kara

北の国から

  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn 1981
Kita no Kuni Kara key art
© Fuji TV
NetworkFuji TV
Broadcast9 Oct 1981 – 26 Mar 1982
Episodes24 Episodes + 8 Specials
ViewershipAverage 14.8%
Fan score 9.0 from 1 review

Synopsis

Set in the town of Furano in Hokkaido, Kita no Kuni Kara centers around the story of the Kuroita family.

Narrated by the son, Jun, the tale follows the lives of two children torn between their parents and their parents' divorce. Jun, and his sister Hotaru, grow and mature in the harsh climates of Hokkaido, and learn the ways of life through their interaction with the folk of Furano.

SPECIALS:
Kita no Kunikara '83 Winter (1983-Mar-24)
Kita no Kunikara '84 Xia (1984-Sep-27)
Kita no Kunikara '87 First Love (1987-Mar-27)
Kita no Kunikara '89 Back Home (1989-Mar-31)
Kita no Kunikara '92 Sudachi (1992-May-22 and 23)
Kita no Kunikara '95 Himitsu (1995-Jun-9)
Kita no Kunikara '98 Jidai (1998-Jul-10 and 11)
Kita no Kunikara 2002 Yuigon (2002-Sep-6 and 7)

Synopsis: Wynter

Cast & characters 55 credited

Soundtrack

Kita no Kuni Kara soundtrack cover

Fan reviews 1 review

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Nearly Perfect!

9 / 10

Wynter · 2008

Because of the random plot twists (i.e. Ryoko sensei and the UFOs, random deaths, lack of closure, etc.) I can't dub this drama as being perfect. But then, what drama is?

I found this drama the type that sucks you right in through characters that seem like real people. I was completely blown away by Yoshioka Hidetaka and Nakajima Tomoko, who were both children in this series. They were amazing. Their acting was flawless and they really were just being kids on screen. Their interactions were so real I'm almost starting to wonder how much of the lines were actually scripted.

I must applaud Tanaka Kunie and Taeshita Keiko as well, along with the writer(s). Not one character, except Hotaru, was completely likable. Each character had undesirable flaws that really put me off, but regardless, I loved the drama. Even the flaws were welcome. Only a good writer can achieve such a dynamic for the viewer.

I highly recommend this drama. WATCH IT!