Sayonara, Maestro!

A gentle, sincere drama about a distant father slowly reconnecting through music, tugging at the heart without ever feeling harsh.

Created by

Satomi Oshima, Toshio Tsuboi

Genres

Family, Drama

Starring

Mana Ashida, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Yuko Araki

Overview

Ever since gifted conductor Natsume’s wife and daughter left him five years ago, he has isolated himself from the music scene. Then one day, he decides to return to Japan for the first time in decades to conduct a small town orchestra and return to his estranged daughter, Hibiki, who loathes him and his music. Now he must try to thaw a relationship with his daughter frozen in time for five years, and learn to be a father.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, parenthood, music, redemption

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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