Japan Culture in the Film, Story of My Family

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Mid-Term Research Paper on Noh Theater

Noh Theatre is a significant artistic tradition that integrates various aspects of music, drama, and aesthetics to ensure a profound sensory experience. The paper provides a comprehensive investigation of the realm of Noh, evaluating its historical origins, rules, and various dynamics that render it unique and vital as a cultural phenomenon. Examining the historical development of Noh and its dynamics provides guidelines to enhance the understanding of familial aspects presented in "Story of My Family," a television show depicting a family of Noh practitioners. This paper investigates Noh's historical background and creative constraints based on the first episode of "Story of My Family," highlighting the familial commitment to their creative endeavors and its connection to Noh's devotion to traditional ideals.

Background of the Drama

Story of My Family is a Japanese drama released in 2021 and available on various streaming platforms. It can be described as an increasingly emotional and heartfelt ride. Upon watching the first episode, the viewer is presented with the story of Juichi Miyama, a pro wrestling celebrity. During childhood, Miyama demonstrated rebellious tendencies, leaving home and cutting ties with his family. Miyama's father, Jusaburo, is also presented as a prominent Noh actor and a living national legend. Upon surviving a terrible malady, Jusaburo chose to marry his naïve caregiver. Juichi learns about his father's newly found family and returns home to care for his father's well-being and protect his inheritance from an outsider. In order to emerge victorious in the plan to inherit his father's wealth, Miyama has to tolerate the mysterious caregiver as well as the already deteriorated relationship with his family. The story picks up from the first episode, offering the viewer a fascinating family drama with