Hideko Hara
Biography
Hideko Hara, born Noriko Watanabe in 1959, is a Japanese actress and voice actress who debuted as a researcher at the theatre company Nogiku. She made her film debut in 1979's "Eki yori Mai Yae" and gained prominence for her roles in "Gakkou II" (1996) and "Shall We Dance?" (1996). Hara received critical acclaim for her performances, including the High Five Award at the Japan Academy Prize in 2001.