Railroad Man
A railway stationmaster at a dying end-of-the-line village in Hokkaido is haunted by memories of his dead wife and daughter. When the railroad line is scheduled to be closed, he is offered a job at a hotel, but he is emotionally unable to part with his career as a railroader. His life takes a turn when he meets a young woman with an interest in trains who resembles his daughter.
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Railroad Man
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 5, 1999
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
Drama
User Score
69%
Original Title
鉄道員
Production Companies
Toei Company
Director
Yasuo Furuhata
Description
A railway stationmaster at a dying end-of-the-line village in Hokkaido is haunted by memories of his dead wife and daughter. When the railroad line is scheduled to be closed, he is offered a job at a hotel, but he is emotionally unable to part with his career as a railroader. His life takes a turn when he meets a young woman with an interest in trains who resembles his daughter.