Overview
Subjected to harsh treatment by her husband Jiro’s family, Fujiko is devastated when Mari is kidnapped by Jiro’s relatives. With the help of her own mother, Chiyo, Fujiko regains her child. Against the advice and judgment of those around her, she chooses to raise Mari as a single mother.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Japannual Audience Award (2026)
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Based on
Based on a true story
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Filming locations
Filmed in Japan
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Setting
Set in Japan
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Shota GajinScreenplay
- Original title
- FUJIKO
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- June 5, 2026
- Original language
- Japanese
- Countries
- Japan
Production
Cast
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