Like a Girl Playing House
Series Overview
Onchi Eiko, the proprietress of a bar, is trapped in a sad, hidden past. One day, an old friend Shigeko shows up with her 5-year-old son Daiji in tow. Shigeko entrusts him to Eiko and disappears after she leaves a farewell letter. As Eiko looks at the innocent Daiji, she is reminded of her own past. The two of them who have no one to turn to, begin a life together as fake mother and son in this peculiar and yet heartrending story.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
30 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Tue, Aug 30, 2016
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Episode 8”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hideo Nakata
Noriaki Sugihara, Hiroko Matsuda
Hidekazu Sakamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Hideo Nakata
Director
Noriaki Sugihara
Screenplay
Hidekazu Sakamoto
Original Music Composer
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What is Like a Girl Playing House about?
Onchi Eiko, the proprietress of a bar, is trapped in a sad, hidden past. One day, an old friend Shigeko shows up with her 5-year-old son Daiji in tow. Shigeko entrusts him to Eiko and disappears after she leaves a farewell letter. As Eiko looks at the innocent Daiji, she is reminded of her own past. The two of them who have no one to turn to, begin a life together as fake mother and son in this peculiar and yet heartrending story.
How many seasons does Like a Girl Playing House have?
Like a Girl Playing House comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Like a Girl Playing House?
Key cast members in Like a Girl Playing House include Sakura Ando, Harutomo Koyama, Asami Usuda, Kanji Furutachi, Kaito Takamura.
Who created or directed Like a Girl Playing House?
Like a Girl Playing House was developed and directed by Hideo Nakata.