Well written. Well acted. The plot twists are amazing. Offers a deep reflection on the Japanese culture. The lead actress is incredibly beautiful, gentle and kind. You will so much want her to achieve happiness and fulfill her love, but I say that from the viewpoint of an American with a totally different culture. I would be very interested to see a Japanese person review this mini series as their reactions may be more accepting of the eventual resolution of these love stories. In any case this mini series is well worth watching. I know a little Japanese and I found the English subtitles did a good job of conveying the essence of the dialog.
