Kawaite sōrō
| Kawaite sōrō | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | 乾いて候 |
| Genre | Jidaigeki |
| Based on | Kawaite sōrō by |
| Directed by | Yuichi Harada |
| Starring | Masakazu Tamura Takahiro Tamura Ryo Tamura Kie Nakai |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Original language | Japanese |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 45 minutes (per episode) |
| Production company | Toei |
| Original release | |
| Network | Fuji Television |
| Release | August 23 – September 27, 1984 |
Kawaite sōrō (乾いて候) is a Japanese jidaigeki or period drama that was broadcast in prime-time in 1984. It is also known as "A Samurai's Sorrow." It is based on Goseki Kojima and Kazuo Koike's manga of the same title. The lead star is Masakazu Tamura. Masakazu Tamura's elder brother Takahiro Tamura and younger brother Ryo Tamura also appeared. Three special editions of the drama were produced. Masakazu Tamura played the role on stage.