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The Tragedy of W (2012)

TV Series ★ 8.0 54 min

Drama

"W no Higeki" is an adaptation of a novel by Natsuki Shizuko, which was first published in 1982. It was turned into a theatrical movie in 1984, and has seen numerous adaptions into TV drama in 1983, 1986, 2001 and 2010 respectively. This new version of the story has Takei Emi playing two different characters with the exact same face. One is Mako, the future successor of a billion-dollar pharmaceutical conglomerate. She has always lived in comfort, but yearns for freedom. The other character is Satsuki, a lowly cleaner in a show pub who lives in solitude and destitution, and would do anything to get money, including prostituing her own body. One day, they met and decided to exchange lives.

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Released
April 26, 2012
Runtime
54 min
IMDb
tt2261067
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Studio
, Media Mix Japan

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Cast

Emi Takei Emi Takei Mako Watsuji / Satsuki Kurasawa Kenta Kiritani Kenta Kiritani Keiichiro Yumisaka Ayame Goriki Ayame Goriki Sayaka Saki Fukuda Saki Fukuda Kirara Tachibana Yuki Matsushita Yuki Matsushita Haruo Ichijo

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Tragedy of W about?
"W no Higeki" is an adaptation of a novel by Natsuki Shizuko, which was first published in 1982. It was turned into a theatrical movie in 1984, and has seen numerous adaptions into TV drama in 1983, 1986, 2001 and 2010 respectively. This new version of the story has Takei Emi playing two different characters with the exact same face. One is Mako, the future successor of a billion-dollar pharmaceutical conglomerate. She has always lived in comfort, but yearns for freedom. The other character is Satsuki, a lowly cleaner in a show pub who lives in solitude and destitution, and would do anything to get money, including prostituing her own body. One day, they met and decided to exchange lives.
Who stars in The Tragedy of W?
The Tragedy of W stars Emi Takei, Kenta Kiritani, Ayame Goriki, Saki Fukuda.
When was The Tragedy of W released?
The Tragedy of W is a 2012 drama series.
Where can I watch The Tragedy of W?
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