J-Drama National Tour - Part 2 On Hatomi, a small island in Okinawa state part of Japan's southern sea frontier, the social environment is suffering. With the last student of the elementary school leaving the place, the closing of the school is a virtual given. Mr. Nakama decides to do something about it and heads for Tokyo to recruit his grandson. Rebuffed by his daughter, however, he decides to adopt another child. He finds Ruri, a mature girl of 11 who distrusts people due to the fact that her mother doesn't care much about her, but after seeing Mr. Nakama's true intentions, allows him to take her to the island. Unfortunately, the local teacher, Ms. Sanae, who was banking on the school's closing to be able to go somewhere else, is resentful of Ruri and makes light of her city fashion (including permed hair, fake curls, and miniskirts), which leads to a big showdown between her and Ruri and the people who were enthusiastic about her suddenly begin to have their doubts, and only Mr. Nakama and his wife Megumi take Ruri's side strongly. Following into the island is Mr. Kawashima, a mysterious man who saves Ruri from drowning following the fight and who becomes her conscience and friend in her daily life in the island. But is Kawashima what he seems? Or did he come to the island to run away from Tokyo and possibly a crime he may have been involved in there? Katsumura and Nishiyama play a local married couple of neighbors, Kashu and Igawa a local unmarried couple of neighbors, all of them willing to help Ruri in their own way. (Source: Wikipedia) Edit Translation
- English
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- Norsk
- Native Title: 瑠璃の島
- Also Known As: Ruri's Island
- Director: Inomata Ryuichi, Ikeda Kenji, Kunimoto Masahiro
- Screenwriter: Morishita Yoshiko, Terada Toshio, Takeda Yuki
- Genres: Life, Youth, Drama
Cast & Credits
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![Narumi Riko in Ruri no Shima Japanese Drama (2005)]( "Narumi Riko in Ruri no Shima Japanese Drama (2005)")
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![Baisho Mitsuko in Ruri no Shima Japanese Drama (2005)]( "Baisho Mitsuko in Ruri no Shima Japanese Drama (2005)")
Baisho Mitsuko Main Role -
![Ogata Ken in Ruri no Shima Japanese Drama (2005)]( "Ogata Ken in Ruri no Shima Japanese Drama (2005)")
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![Takenouchi Yutaka in Ruri no Shima Japanese Drama (2005)]( "Takenouchi Yutaka in Ruri no Shima Japanese Drama (2005)")
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![Konishi Manami in Ruri no Shima Japanese Drama (2005)]( "Konishi Manami in Ruri no Shima Japanese Drama (2005)")
Konishi ManamiShimabukuro SanaeSupport Role -
![Kohinata Fumiyo in Ruri no Shima Japanese Drama (2005)]( "Kohinata Fumiyo in Ruri no Shima Japanese Drama (2005)")
Kohinata FumiyoYonemori ShomeiSupport Role
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This is Ruri's island
Ruri's island Hatomi is based off a real island called Hatoma located in Okinawa in Japan. The drama uses realistic facts like that on the island, they have a low population. I'm not sure about the school issue being a real problem but if not they did a great job of adding in a realistic problem that connects with their low population issue. The drama focuses on the growth of a kid, learning to realize who you are again, and the relationships of family and friends. There is something about these Japanese dramas that are based around islands or in the country that I enjoy a lot.Story: The plot seemed interesting of the island needing at least one kid to live on the island and attend their school. The problems I thought were what kind of kid would do this or how could they get one kid? The idea of adopting a foster kid was a good choice to choose where it wouldn't look bad then forcing a non foster kid to go. There is also a mystery aspect to the drama based around the character of Kawashima Tatsuya. The drama focuses on mainly Ruri in the beginning where she is adopting to living on the island and becoming a better person followed by side plots of other minor characters on the island, then to Kawashima's mystery. The drama moves in a slow realistic pace but captures the moments beautifully. The drama deals with a lot of aspects in a human life. The people on the island made it comfortable that you would feel loved being there.
Acting/Cast: The drama is filled with more veteran actors but has 2 fine leads in Narumi Riko and Takenouchi Yutaka. I knew a lot of these veteran actors and they are some of my favorite veteran actors. Narumi Riko played her role exceptional as the only kid on the island from the beginning to the end as she grew.
Music: The ending song is called Koko ni Shika Sakanai Hana by Kobukuro. The song fit the mood of the drama. It doesn't sound too happy or too sad
Re watch value: I loved the moments of Ruri bonding with her foster parents and Ruri bonding with Kawashima. The setting being based off an island helps make me want to re watch the drama again along with the cast.
Overall: Ruri's island is one of my favorite dramas now. The island and the characters are my favorite parts of the drama. You might not watch it because it's "older", weak cast, or it's slow, but give it a try when you want to watch something different.
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This drama should feel more heartwarming, but it feels more like a serial with a resolution to each episode. Even the mystery of why handsome Takenouchi suddenly appears on the island does not stimulate enough suspense to warrant watching this one.
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