Onna no Kunshou (2017)

Other name: 女の勲章, おんなのくんしょう, 女人的勳章, 여자의 훈장, Onna no Kunsho SP, Women's Medal, Women’s Medal

Description:

Set shortly after the end of World War II in the Kansai region, Onna no Kunshou follows the inspiring yet challenging journey of Noriko Oba. Eager to rebuild her life, Noriko starts a small dressmaking class that quickly grows into a prestigious school for dressmaking and fashion ornaments. As her unique talent and hard work gain her widespread recognition in the competitive fashion world, Noriko finds herself navigating a treacherous path. Success brings not only fame but also fierce jealousy and vanity from her peers. She soon realizes that the very industry celebrating her genius is also trying to push her out. Based on the acclaimed 1961 novel by Toyoko Yamasaki, this compelling drama captures a woman’s fierce struggle for independence, artistic recognition, and survival in a cutthroat postwar society. Experience a powerful story of ambition, fashion, and betrayal.

Producer: Fuji TV

Director: Nishiura Masaki [西浦正記]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2017

Genre:Business; Drama; Historical; life; Miniseries; Novel