Tabiya Okaeri (2022)

Other name: 旅屋おかえり, The Long Way Home, Welcome Back to the Traveler

Description:

"Tabiya Okaeri" introduces Oka Erika, a beloved travel program reporter in her thirties, whose vibrant career suddenly falters. Passionate about exploring the world, Erika finds her popular show, "Chobit Tabi," abruptly canceled after she makes a significant error. Just as her professional future looks bleak, a surprising letter arrives at her management company. This unusual correspondence presents Erika with a profound request: to embark on a special journey in place of a sick daughter who is unable to travel herself. This unexpected invitation offers Erika a unique opportunity for redemption and self-discovery. As she navigates this new path, she must confront her past mistakes while embracing the transformative power of travel and the poignant reasons behind her new adventure.

Producer: NHK

Director: Watanabe Yoshio [渡邊良雄]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Drama; Novel