Mother (2010)

Suzuhara Nao is an unmarried school teacher, taking charge of a first grade class in lieu of their former teacher who is now on maternity leave. Student Michiki Rena is fond of the… read more

Nao jumps on the night train with Rena. The two get off the train, avoiding the public eye. When Nao's wallet is stolen, she is at a loss at what to do. Meanwhile, Kaho and Kohei visits… read more

Nao reunites with her mother, Toko, and borrows money. She skips town the next day in search of a place to work and live. Meanwhile, Shunsuke reports on Rena's case. He is convinced… read more

Nao takes Rena home, introducing her to her mother as her daughter under the name Tsugumi and moves into her parent's home. Despite the confusion, Toko's welcomes Tsugumi as her granddaughter.… read more

Nao realizes that Mochizuki Hana is her real mother and rejects her out of anger. Around that time, Shunsuke realizes the truth about Nao and Rena. He issues a threat to Nao who attempts… read more

Toko asks Nao about the truth after witnessing Rena answer the call from her real mother. Nao confides in her family that she kidnapped Rena. Though Nao is advised to return Rena,… read more

To protect Nao and Rena from Hitomi, Hana decides to hide them in her home on the second floor. Hitomi is convinced that Rena and Nao are together. Meanwhile, Nao, Rena, and Hana go… read more

Nao stops Hitomi at the last minute. However, Hitomi gently calls out to Hitomi. Meanwhile, Shunsuke, who is visiting a friend of Hitomi's, is shocked to hear that Hitomi is apparently… read more

Nao and Hana go to Izu to prepare a new family register. Rena, who is unaware of what's going on, is just happy to be going on a trip. Soon, though, Nao becomes aware that Hana is… read more

Nao is arrested after admitting to kidnapping Rena while being interrogated. Hana is unable to help and Rena is sent to an orphanage. Despite the issues that arise from this incident… read more

Nao and Rena are separated but Rena wants to be back with Nao again. The two manage to live together for a short time before being separated again. Their lives are forever changed.