Himawari no Uta (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 1981, Himawari no Uta is a drama series.
What it’s about. Since his wife's death from illness, Oki Eisuke (Utsui Ken) has been working as a lawyer at the Oki Law Office, raising his high school-aged daughter, Kaori (Hayashi Norie). His late wife's father, Kimura Genkichi (Ban Junsaburo, Matsumura Tatsuo), a former Metropolitan Police Department detective, is in charge of accounting, while Ono Toshiko (Nakahara Rie) is in charge of typist and secretary. Also among the investigators are Sakamoto Ryu (Nakamura Masatoshi), who claims to be serving a two-year prison sentence, and Suzuki Masao (Okita Hiroyuki), who is on probation. These are the members of the firm that Eisuke trusts. A die-hard feminist, Eisuke throws himself wholeheartedly into the cases of female clients, regardless of legal fees, but...
Who’s in it. Himawari no Uta stars Ken Utsui, Rie Nakahara, Chieko Matsubara as Suzuki Yoshiko and Masatoshi Nakamura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Himawari no Uta 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 Himawari no Uta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Himawari no Uta tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Himawari no Uta (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Himawari no Uta change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Himawari no Uta worth watching?
- Himawari no Uta holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Himawari no Uta?
- Himawari no Uta stars Ken Utsui, Rie Nakahara, Chieko Matsubara, Masatoshi Nakamura and Naoki Sugiura.
- When was Himawari no Uta released?
- Himawari no Uta was released in 1981.