Yuriko Yoshitaka is cast in TBS drama series “Deepest Affection” (literal title of “Saiai”). The drama series features an original screenplay by Satoko Okudera & Yukako Shimizu and Ayuko Tsukahara directs the series. In the drama series, Yuriko Yoshitaka will play Rio Sanada. Her character becomes a CEO at the age of 30, but she also becomes a witness to a murder case.
“Deepest Affection” first airs October, 2021 in Japan (takes over TBS’ Friday 10PM time slot after “#bemyfamily“).
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: In 2006, Rio Sanada (Yuriko Yoshitaka) lived in a country village where a missing person case took place. Rio Sanada later studied in the pharmacy department at a university in Tokyo. Now, at the age of 30, Rio Sanada takes the CEO position at Sanada Wellness, which is a subsidiary of Sanada Holdings. Rio Sanada’s mother runs Sanada Holdings. Rio Sanada receives attention from the media and public because of her young age as a CEO.
Rio Sanada then becomes a material witness in a series of murder cases. The murder cases took place recently and is somehow related to the missing person case from 2006. Three lawyers on Rio Sanada’s side try to protect her. Meanwhile, a detective, whose first love was Rio Sanada, chases after the truth behind the cases.
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