Strait of Roses(1978)

Strait of Roses is a Japanese drama series following Kawashima Toshio, a skilled surgeon who becomes mayor after his father-in-law's illness. As he takes office, organized crime begins infiltrating the city, forcing Toshio into an unexpected fight for justice. His personal life crumbles alongside his public struggles: his wife Yukiko vanishes without explanation, and their daughter Mayumi spirals into delinquency. With support from Nagai Masayuki, an idealistic newspaper reporter, Toshio battles corruption while searching for answers about his missing wife. As he digs deeper, disturbing truths about Yukiko's past and a mysterious man's involvement emerge, blurring the lines between his duty as mayor and his desperate need to save his family. The series weaves political intrigue with intimate family tragedy, exploring how one man navigates duty and desperation.