Shōgun star Anna Sawai explains why her character, Toda Mariko, is consumed by her family’s tragedy. Episode 5 of the historical drama finally unveiled Mariko’s full story. Previously, the show established her as a translator in service of Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), a position that brings her into contact with her love interest, John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis). However, there were hints, such as flashbacks, that there was much more to this woman’s story than meets the eye.
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