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Whose Is the Cuckoo's Egg? - Season 1

WOWOW brings another Keigo Higashino novel to the TV screen with “ Whose Is the Cuckoo's Egg?”. A medical suspense drama about genetics in sport, family bonds, talents and skills, and what it means to be truly happy. Higashino delves into the lives of those struggling with the conflict between business aspirations and individual conscience in a powerful tale set against the accessible backdrop of competitive winter sports – a tale that is sure to captivate audiences everywhere.

Top Cast

  • Erina Mano

    Erina Mano

  • Tsuyoshi Ihara

    Tsuyoshi Ihara

  • Shigeyuki Totsugi

    Shigeyuki Totsugi

  • Kanata Hongo

    Kanata Hongo

  • Tao Tsuchiya

    Tao Tsuchiya

Overview

WOWOW brings another Keigo Higashino novel to the TV screen with “ Whose Is the Cuckoo's Egg?”. A medical suspense drama about genetics in sport, family bonds, talents and skills, and what it means to be truly happy. Higashino delves into the lives of those struggling with the conflict between business aspirations and individual conscience in a powerful tale set against the accessible backdrop of competitive winter sports – a tale that is sure to captivate audiences everywhere.

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