Teaser poster added for upcoming WOWOW drama series “Oedo Great Journey” starring Ryuhei Maruyama. The period drama series is based on 2016 novel “Daken Dochu Okage Mairi” by Akihiro Dobashi (“Samurai Marathon“) and directed by Katsuhide Motoki (“Samurai Hustle“) & Masanori Inoue.
Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: In the year 1830, Tatsugoro (Ryuhei Maruyama) was once known as a legendary gambler, but heavy losses in gambling causes him to fall deeply into debt. As a child, he grew up as an orphan and he is still all alone as an adult.
One day, Tatsugoro is selected by lots as a representative of a nagaya (multi-unit housing). He and others go to Ise Grand Shrine to worship. During the journey, Tatsugoro meets a dog Okinamaruo, a boy Miyoshi and a beautiful woman Saya. He pretends to be a family with them.
“Oedo Great Journey” will air sometime this year in Japan.
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