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Agri (1997)

TV Series 15 min

Drama Family

The 56th NHK Asadora Renzoku Drama is Agri. Story's settings include Okayama and Tokyo (Ichigaya). This renzoku chronicles the life of a Showa period hairdresser, and is based on a true life story of Moshizuki Agri. Agri has worked for over 70 years as a beautician. She is a successful business woman who survived the war by becoming a farmer. During the war, going to the beauty salon was considered a frivolity, so many such businesses went bankrupt as Japan suffered from the energy spent as all the yen was fueled into the war effort.

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Quick facts

Released
April 7, 1997
Runtime
15 min
IMDb
tt2352010
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
NHK

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Cast

Misato Tanaka Misato Tanaka Mochizuki Aguri Mansai Nomura Mansai Nomura Mochizuki Eisuke Kōtarō Satomi Kōtarō Satomi Yuriko Hoshi Yuriko Hoshi Yūko Natori Yūko Natori Sawa Suzuki Sawa Suzuki

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Frequently asked questions

What is Agri about?
The 56th NHK Asadora Renzoku Drama is Agri. Story's settings include Okayama and Tokyo (Ichigaya). This renzoku chronicles the life of a Showa period hairdresser, and is based on a true life story of Moshizuki Agri. Agri has worked for over 70 years as a beautician. She is a successful business woman who survived the war by becoming a farmer. During the war, going to the beauty salon was considered a frivolity, so many such businesses went bankrupt as Japan suffered from the energy spent as all the yen was fueled into the war effort.
Who stars in Agri?
Agri stars Misato Tanaka, Mansai Nomura, Kōtarō Satomi, Yuriko Hoshi.
When was Agri released?
Agri is a 1997 drama, family series.
Where can I watch Agri?
You can watch Agri with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.