Oshin (1983)

The legendary TV drama this movie is based on

"Oshin" and "Carnation" are both asadora dramas. They are set in some of the same time periods, most notably WWII. "Carnation" focuses completely on dressmaking, while "Oshin" only dabbles in that job a bit. The last several weeks of each are really where they are the most similar. In both, the main actress is taken over by an older actress. The plot also shifts to focus on their children more. I recommend both though I'll admit that their stories aren't consistent all the way through.

Inochi shares the same narrator, music composer and screenwriter as Oshin. While Oshin portrays the life of a poor sharecropper's daughter, Inochi does the opposite by portraying the life of a rich landlord's daughter. Both women, however, are to face a great deal of adversity and hardship.

First, both are asadora dramas. They are set during the similar time periods (early 1900s to early 1950s, though Oshin goes on to the 80s). Both FLs are daughters of sharecroppers and the dramas show how harsh that life can be. Hanako to Anne, however, is portrayed more happier than Oshin.