Article: Oriental-American family's conflicts come out in `Wash'

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PBS presents an "American Playhouse" drama, directed by Michael Toshiyuki Uno and written by Philip Kan Gotanda. Airing from 9 to 10:30 tonight on WTTW-Channel 11.

The Wash" is a touching, bittersweet love story about a middle-aged Japanese couple whose sun long ago rose and set on their romance.

The "American Playhouse" drama, airing from 9 to 10:30 tonight on WTTW-Channel 11, stars veteran actor Mako. He delivers a heartbreaking performance as Nobu, a stern, unemotional, 68-year-old man who is torn apart inside by the departure of his wife of 40 years.

Nobu McCarthy turns in a moving, eloquent effort as ...

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