Dear Father (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 2007, Dear Father is a drama series.
What it’s about. Set in an old prestigious ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant) in a small town in the center of Tokyo, a young itamae (cook for Japanese dishes) struggles his life, love and work while the long-lasted ryotei and the beloved old town face the change to survive the time. This heartwarming drama shows the intimate relationship of the community that has been lost nowadays, asks what the most important things in your life is, and tells how difficult it is to make a decision. The story is told in the form of a letter from him to his unknown father with lots of humor and love.
Who’s in it. Dear Father stars Kazunari Ninomiya as Tahara Ippei, Meisa Kuroki as Shoujo, Tatsuo Umemiya as Komiya Ryuuji and Reiko Takashima as Tahara Yukino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Dear Father sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Father page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Father tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Father (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dear Father change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dear Father worth watching?
- Dear Father holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dear Father?
- Dear Father stars Kazunari Ninomiya, Meisa Kuroki, Tatsuo Umemiya, Reiko Takashima and Saki Fukuda.
- When was Dear Father released?
- Dear Father was released in 2007.