The Life of Despised Matsuko
Series Overview
Matsuko, in her 20s, is fired as a teacher and degenerates from an elite to a “Soap Lady.” Through her history of affairs with men, she kills her pimp and ends up in prison. Despite her rough lifex struck by terrible misfortunes, she does not stop loving some one and keeps her dreams until the very end. This drama depicts Matsuko’s stormy life as she deals with it head-on.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 11 Episodes
47 min per episode
2006 – 2006
Premiered: Thu, Oct 12, 2006
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 11: “Episode 11”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hori Hideki, Takeyoshi Yamamoto, Masahiro Sakai
Katsuo Naruse, Muneki Yamada
Seiichiro Kijima
Department Leadership Roster
Katsuo Naruse
Screenplay
Seiichiro Kijima
Producer
Hori Hideki
Director
Takeyoshi Yamamoto
Director
Masahiro Sakai
Director
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What is The Life of Despised Matsuko about?
Matsuko, in her 20s, is fired as a teacher and degenerates from an elite to a “Soap Lady.” Through her history of affairs with men, she kills her pimp and ends up in prison. Despite her rough lifex struck by terrible misfortunes, she does not stop loving some one and keeps her dreams until the very end. This drama depicts Matsuko’s stormy life as she deals with it head-on.
How many seasons does The Life of Despised Matsuko have?
The Life of Despised Matsuko comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Life of Despised Matsuko?
Key cast members in The Life of Despised Matsuko include Rina Uchiyama, Eiko Koike, Emi Suzuki, Yu Koyanagi, Kenji Haga.
Who created or directed The Life of Despised Matsuko?
The Life of Despised Matsuko was developed and directed by Hori Hideki, Takeyoshi Yamamoto, Masahiro Sakai.