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Mare 2015

★ 7.9/10 · 8 votes DramaComedy 1 seasons · 156 eps Ended
Where to watch: NHK On Demand Amazon Channel
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What is Mare?

The television series "Mare" is a drama and comedy that follows the life of a young girl. She lives with her family in the city, but they eventually move to a fishing village in Noto.

Type
TV series
Year
2015
Status
Ended
Episodes
156
Runtime
15 minutes
First aired
Mar 30, 2015
Last aired
Sep 26, 2015
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
NHK G, NHK
Genres
Drama, Comedy
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Overview

The television series "Mare" is a drama and comedy that follows the life of a young girl. She lives with her family in the city, but they eventually move to a fishing village in Noto. The family settles into a home that is part of a salt pond operation. The girl's father starts a new business, but it also fails. Her mother supports the family by working at the salt pond. Eight years later, the girl is about to graduate from high school and decides to work for the local government in Noto. Her job is to support people who move to the area. The series explores the girl's life and her decision to pursue a steady job, unlike her father.

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Should you watch it?

“A young girl seeks stability after her family flees to a coastal village to escape financial ruin.”

Reasons to watch
  • focuses on family resilience
  • depicts life in a fishing village
Keep in mind
  • features recurring family financial instability

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven stories about finding one's path in a new community.

The series explores themes of family hardship and economic struggle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the setting of the series?

The story takes place in a fishing village in Noto.

What is the main character's goal?

Mare desires a steady job working for the local government after graduating from high school.

Why does the family move?

They move to a fishing village just before the father faces bankruptcy.

What is the father's role in the story?

The father attempts to start new businesses that repeatedly fail.

How does the mother contribute to the family?

The mother supports the family by working at a salt pond.