The Life of Hanako Kiryuin

Masagoro (played by Nakadai Tatsuya) is a notorious gangster. He has a middle-aged daughter named Hanako, and he is particularly fond of her. Masagoro's domineering style made him make many enemies outside. As Hanako grows up day by day, danger is approaching her all the time. In order to protect Hanako, Masagoro is willing to pay all costs. Matsue (played by Natsume Masako) is Masagoro's adopted daughter and Hanako's sister. She was selected by Masagoro because of her natural beauty. Originally, her younger brother came to Masagoro's home with Matsue, but his brother ran away, leaving Matsue to support him alone. Masagoro wanted to marry Hanako to a young man, but the young man fell in love with Matsue, which caused discord in Masagoro's family. Masagoro doted on his beloved wife and neglected his wife. His wife drank heavily every day and eventually became seriously ill and died. What Masagoro didn't expect was that Hanako actually defected to his enemies. Frustrated, he surrendered and was thrown into prison. He died of depression not long after.