As a young man, poor loner Machisu manages to attend art school with money earned from working. He is introduced to an unconventional world of bold creativity but he also gets his first bitter taste of harsh criticism from a dealer. Encouragement comes in the form of attractive clerk Sachiko who is convinced that she alone understands him. Marriage is soon followed by a daughter, as love and hope drive Machisu to commit even more deeply to his art...
Upon reaching middle age, Machisu has yet to sell a painting. But he remains dedicated, supported by his devoted wife Sachiko, who has become his indispensable creative partner. With each new work, Machisu tries to push himself to greater limits of inspiration. Hungry for recognition, their creative attempts escalate beyond what neighbors and even their own teenaged daughter Mari can tolerate. Will Achilles ever overtake the Tortoise?", "video": { "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Achilles and the Tortoise - Episode 1", "description": "Watch Achilles and the Tortoise - Episode 1 online.", "thumbnailUrl": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/drama/92QXVc.jpg", "uploadDate": "2018-01-23", "embedUrl": "https://hndrama.cc/embed/drama/7097/1", "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "WatchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://dwish.pro/e/xhext7m6cjlc" } }, { "@type": "WatchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://dlions.pro/v/hg998o32bsp0" } }, { "@type": "WatchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://dood.wf/e/2c0f476beclu" } }, { "@type": "WatchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.mp4upload.com/embed-twho51ksoao1.html" } } ] }, "actor": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Osugi Ren", "alternateName": "大杉漣", "birthDate": "September 27, 1951", "nationality": "Japanese", "description": "Osugi Ren (born Osugi Takashi) was a Japanese actor. For his work in Cure, Hana-bi and other films, Osugi was given the Best Supporting Actor award at the 1999 Yokohama Film Festival. He often worked alongside Takeshi Kitano and Susumu Terajima. In the DVDcommentary, to the mpd.psycho (TV Miniseries) series, director Takashi Miike said that he admired Osugi's experience to shift quickly from comic and imbecilic to authoritative and earnest.
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