Maria

Maria (2001)

EndedScripted showDrama, Family, Medical

Sora, the third of four sisters, inherits from her father Sakamoto Medical Practice in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. Sora sees even those with no money and the waiting room is always crowded penniless patients. Keeping the indebted surgery going is tough but Sora manages to carry on with a smile and becomes a popular figure in the neighbourhood.

The oldest sister, Umi, is a single doctor researching gene therapy. The second sister, Riku, is the wife of the owner of a large hospital. The fourth sister, Mimi, is a trainee doctor dreaming of becoming famous. The four of them have very different stances on what it means to be a doctor, assuring that every gathering results in a fraternal fight.

One day, Umi calls the four sisters together and introduces them to a young girl they have never seen before. It turns out to be Hiyo their heretofore unknown half-sister from Hokkaido. Hiyo is very sick, her body being invaded by a heavy illness.

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday at 22:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 10
Season 1Episode 1060 min

Episode 10

Sep 12, 2001

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E10Episode 10Sep 12, 2001
S01E09Episode 9Aug 29, 2001
S01E08Episode 8Aug 22, 2001
S01E07Episode 7Aug 15, 2001
S01E06Episode 6Aug 8, 2001
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Cast

Asano Atsuko

Asano Atsuko

plays Sora Sakamoto
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Characters

Sora Sakamoto

Sora Sakamoto

played by Asano Atsuko
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Also known as

  • マリア (Japan)
  • Мария (Russian Federation)

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