First-episode-screening of "Kamisama no Boat"

The first-episode-screening of NHK's new drama SP "Kamisama no Boat" was held on 5 March at the TV station's Shibuya HQ which was attended by the lead cast members Miyazawa Rie and Fujiki Naohito. The drama SP is based on Ekuni Kaori's novel about a married woman Yoko (Miyazawa) who falls in love with Sawaki played by Fujiki and will be shown over three weeks on 10th, 17th and 24th March at 10pm. This is Miyazawa's first leading role in a drama in 14 years and she commented that it was a challenge because there were very few lines in the drama for her to convey her character's feelings. When asked about her favourite scene, Miyazawa said that her intimate scene with Fujiki was memorable because Yoko had agonised over whether to go with her feelings for Sawaki despite her marital status. Fujiki also commented that he was nervous to act in a romance drama with Miyazawa so he depended on her to take the lead.

Source: Sponichi

Miyazawa Rie & Fujiki Naohito in NHK drama "Kamisama no Boat"

Miyazawa Rie will be starring in the NHK drama "Kamisama no Boat" which will be shown over three weeks in March this year. This is the first time in 14 years that Miyazawa is acting in a lead role in a drama series. The story is based on the same-titled novel by Ekuni Kaori which has been dubbed as the most dangerous story due to the controversial theme of an obsessed woman who goes all out for love. Miyazawa plays the role of a married woman who falls for Fujiki Naohito, the owner of a musical instruments shop who is also married. However, due to an incident that causes him to be saddled with debt, he disappears without a word and Miyazawa's character finds herself pregnant with his child. She then begins a journey of more than 10 years to find her lover together with the daughter she gives birth to. Miyazawa's husband who is an university professor, will be played by Ishibashi Ryo.

Source: Sponichi