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Movie poster: Railways (2010)
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2010 · 130 min Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

A heartwarming tale about the turning point in the life of an elite business man in his fifties and a local train that has been running since 1911. Hajime is in line to be the next head of a prominent electronics company. He toils day and night over his work and has no time for his family. But one day, his mother in Shimane falls ill, and his best friend dies in an accident. Grief-stricken, Hajime returns home, where memories of his childhood dream come back to him. He had always wanted to be a train conductor and drive the local "bataden" Ichibata Electric Railway.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title RAILWAYS 49歳で電車の運転士になった男の物語
Year 2010
Country Japan
Genre Drama
Director Yoshinari Nishikôri
Runtime 130 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (7 votes)

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The film constructs a gentle narrative, relying on the stark contrast between corporate Tokyo and the rhythms of the countryside. It explores the protagonist's transformation through the meticulous details of train operation and quiet human connections.

What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of peace and the reminder that fulfillment often lies in returning to a simpler, forgotten truth. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Yoshinari Nishikôri

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Best viewed in a quiet setting, allowing its contemplative pace to fully resonate.

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