Overview

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.

Cast

Ken Takakura, Hirosue Ryoko, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Masanobu Ando, Ken Shimura, Shinobu Otake, Tomoko Naraoka, Yoshiko Tanaka

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What is "Railroad Man" about?

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.

When was "Railroad Man" released?

Railroad Man was released in 1999.

Who stars in "Railroad Man"?

The cast includes Ken Takakura, Hirosue Ryoko, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Masanobu Ando.

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