Synopsis
A young man taken in by a yakuza family in 1999 watches the world reorder itself around him over twenty years.
What makes A Family worth watching
One of Netflix's biggest Japanese film acquisitions.
A Family represents a strong example of japan drama from the 2020 production cycle. Japanese studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Drama and Crime elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Ayano Go, Hokuto Magic, Hayashi Kento. It originally aired on Netflix, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch A Family online
You can currently stream A Family on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Netflix — see all Netflix Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
Streaming rights for Asian dramas shift constantly. We update each title page when a new platform picks up a series or a contract expires. If a service is geo-locked in your region, see our guide to legitimate options for international drama viewers.
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