Because I Am Me (1997)
The members of SMAP play former high school classmates who were members of the Ekiden team 6 years ago. This drama depicts the changes in character over the past 6 years and the members future endeavors.
Director:
Kozo Nagayama
Writer:
Fumie Mizuhashi
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Masahiro Nakai as |
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Takuya Kimura as |
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Goro Inagaki as |
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Shingo Katori as |
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Tsuyoshi Kusanagi as |
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Hirosue Ryoko as |
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Mayu Tsuruta as |
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Asaka Seto as |
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Honami Suzuki as |
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Takako Matsu as |
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Toshiaki Karasawa as |
| Directing | Kozo Nagayama | Director |
| Sound | Daisuke Hinata | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Fumie Mizuhashi | Screenplay |