AMERICAN PLAYHOUSE: THE WASH (TV)

Summary

One in this dramatic anthology series. In this adaptation of Philip Kan Gotanda's stage play, a Japanese-American family must come to grips with a serious break in tradition when Masi Matsumoto decides to leave her selfish husband, Nobu, after 45 years of marriage. Nobu is shocked and outraged over her decision, but is appeased when Masi agrees to continue doing his wash, as is her traditional duty. When Masi begins a relationship with Sadao, an understanding widower, her entire family is forced to adjust to her life-reaffirming decision.

Details

• NETWORK: PBS
• DATE: March 21, 1990
• RUNNING TIME: 1:27:48
  
• COLOR/B&W: Color
• CATALOG ID: T:23981
• GENRE: Drama
• SUBJECT HEADING: Drama; Families; Divorce; Japanese Americans; Asian American Pacific Islanders Collection
• SERIES RUN: PBS - TV series, 1982-
• COMMERCIALS: N/A

CREDITS

• Lindsay Law … Executive Producer
• Lindsay Law … Executive Producer
• Roger L. Downey … Coordinating Producer
• Calvin Skaggs … Producer
• Carl Clifford … Co-Producer
• Stephanie Keys … Associate Producer
• Nondas Voll … Associate Producer
• Michael Toshiyuki Uno … Director
• Philip Kan Gotanda … Writer
• John Morris … Music by
• Mako … Cast, Nobu
• Shizuko Hoshi … Cast, Kiyoko
• Danny Kamekona … Cast, Blackie
• Nobu McCarthy … Cast, Masi
• Tayako Fischer … Cast, Chiyo
• Sab Shimono … Cast, Sadao
• Patti Yasutake … Cast, Marsha
• Ken Narasaki … Cast, Brad
• Marion Yue … Cast, Judy
• Peter Fitzsimmons … Cast, Jimmy
• Clay McSwain … Cast, Timothy
• Jason Wong … Cast, Timothy
• Dennis Sakamoto … Cast, Singing Businessman
• Kayoko Kuchiishi … Cast, Piano Player
• Tatemasa Shimizu … Cast, Man in Bar
• Akinori Imai … Cast, Rev. Hamanako