| Network | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| Broadcast | 21 Apr 2008 – 14 Jul 2008 |
| Episodes | 10 Episodes |
| Viewership | Average 21.7% |
| Fan score | 8.9 from 16 reviews |
| Genres | drama politics |
The story begins with the deaths of ruling party's Fukuoka legislator and his eldest son, his heir apparent, in an accident. It is decided that a by-election will be held, and Kanbayashi Masaichi, the leader of the ruling party, and secretary Miyama Rika conceive the idea of fielding the second son, Asakura Keita, who had been renounced by his father.
After Keita graduated from senior high school, he went on to a university in Nagano because he wanted to live in a place with beautiful stars, and eventually became an elementary school teacher there. Well-liked by children and satisfied with his beloved star gazing, Keita has no interest in the world of politics. However, at Rika's persuasion and the pressure of his family, he reluctantly decides to announce his candidacy.
Synopsis: jade_frost
Lead role Kimura Takuya
木村拓哉 as Asakura Keita
Fukatsu Eri
深津絵里 as Miyama Rika
Terao Akira
寺尾聰 as Kanbayashi Masaichi
Abe Hiroshi
阿部寛 as Nirasawa Katsutoshi
Kato Rosa
加藤ローサ as Miyamoto Hikaru
Horiuchi Keiko
堀内敬子 as Tsukioka Rumiko
Kazama Morio
風間杜夫 as Kondo Mitsuki
Nakamura Atsuo
中村敦夫 as Onoda Asao
Koyama Shigeru
神山 繁 as Nihei Sakae
Obayashi Takeshi
大林丈史 as Kakiuchi Tatsuhiko
Ishiguro Ken
石黒賢 as Ubukata Tsuneo
Fuji Sumiko
富司純子 as Asakura Takae
Nishimura Masahiko
西村雅彦 as Momosaka Tetsuya
Hiraizumi Sei
平泉成 as Gunji Hideo
Yajima Kenichi
矢島健一 as Nishi Seiji
Suzuki Kosuke
鈴木浩介 as Akiyama Taro Kansuke
Ohkura Koji
大倉孝二 as Danbara Dan
Ueda Koichi
上田耕一 as (ep. 1)
Ito Shiro
伊東四朗 as Ukai Takehiko (ep. 1-2)
Takubo Issei
田窪一世 as (ep. 1-3, 10)
Mukai Osamu
向井理 as (ep. 2)
Izumiya Shigeru
泉谷しげる as (ep. 2)
Seki Keisuke
積圭祐 as (ep. 2-3, 5-10)
Tonesaku Toshihide
東根作寿英 as (ep. 3-4)
Nomura Shinji
野村信次 as (ep. 3, 8)
Kikuchi Kinya
菊池均也 as (ep. 3, 9)
Miyaji Masako
宮地雅子 as (ep. 3, 9)
Tsukiyama Mayumi
築山万有美 as (ep. 4)
Morimoto Leo
森本レオ as (ep. 4)
Thane Camus
セイン・カミュ as (ep. 5)
Uehara Misa
上原美佐 as (ep. 5)
Oshinari Shugo
忍成修吾 as (ep. 5)
Nakazawa Junko
中沢純子 as (ep. 6)
Takahashi Hideki
高橋英樹 as (ep. 6)
Saito Satoru
斉藤暁 as (ep. 6)
Takahashi Yumiko
高橋由美子 as (ep. 6-7)
Hirota Ryohei
広田亮平 as (ep. 6-7)
Muro Tsuyoshi
ムロツヨシ as (ep. 7)
Yoshida Tomonori
as (ep. 7)
Watanabe Kenkichi
渡辺憲吉 as (ep. 9)
Morishita Tetsuo
森下哲夫 as (ep. 9)
Toji Takao
ト字たかお as (ep. 10)
Owada Shinya
大和田伸也 as (ep. 10)
| 10 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4 | |
| 8 | 4 | |
| 7 | 2 | |
| 1–6 | 0 |
Wynter · 2011
Another "you can always achieve the impossible" story-line that is endearing if not completely original. I loved Fukatsu Eri and Abe Hiroshi. KimuTaku was adorable as usual, but a change in acting style would have been nice. Although the story is forgettable, I'll always remember the dynamics of the characters in that big ol' house.
bobopuzo · 2011
Takuya kimura act more mature suited for the main character unlike any other dramas he played before
ester_grace · 2010
I've watched almost all of kimutaku's dorama/movie and I think this is the best one after long vacation and karei naru. He was awesome, I love the way he played the role as a naive, idealist and innocent politician. Fukatsu eri was great too, very adorable and ellegant. They were have a good chemistry. I also liked the comedic & romantic side which made this dorama not too serious.