Tomorrow, Mom Won't Be Here (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, Tomorrow, Mom Won't Be Here is a drama and family series.

What it’s about. There are over 600 orphanages across the nation, housing approximately 30,000 children; Most of them had been abused by their parents. Maki, was placed into the orphanage "Kogamo no Ie", after her mother, Ryoka, was arrested and jailed. There she was handed over to the care of Kana, and also Sasaki, the eccentric caretaker of the home. Under Sasaki's management, the home is a calm and safe haven from all the madness of the real world. At the home, Maki befriends 3 other little girls, who all go by their nicknames instead of their real names. Piami who plays the piano really well, Bombi who came from a very poor family, and Post, who is the leader of all the kids.

Who’s in it. Tomorrow, Mom Won't Be Here stars Mana Ashida as Post, Rio Suzuki as Donki / Maki, Hiyori Sakurada as Piami and Konomi Watanabe as Bonbi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Tomorrow, Mom Won't Be Here has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tomorrow, Mom Won't Be Here page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tomorrow, Mom Won't Be Here tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.