The Beautiful Neighbor
2011 · 1 season · 10 eps · ★ 6.0 · Drama , Mystery
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A sudden encounter between a gracefully attractive but mysterious woman, Saki, and an ordinary housewife, Eriko, who has a happy family, causes Eriko's serene daily life to fall apart. Eriko's husband, Shinji becomes the target of Saki's advances and finds himself caught between her and his wife.
Directed by Kazuhisa Imai · Written by Yumiko Kamiyama
Network: Fuji TV
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Yukie Nakama Meyer Saki -
Rei Dan Yano Eriko -
Atsuro Watabe Yano Shinji -
Mina Fujii Mashita Ami -
Kazuya Aoyama Yano Shun -
Ippei Souda Yano Toshiro -
Mitsuko Kusabue Yano Mitsuko -
Rieko Miura Aida Mayumi -
Eiji Moriyama Aida Kazufumi -
Kanon Tani Aida Mio -
Sawa Suzuki Kana Seki -
Noboru Takachi Kakei Masahiko
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