Railways
Originally released in 2010. Railways is a drama film. directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kiichi Nakai, Reiko Takashima, and Yuika Motokariya
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Robot Communications
- Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
- Shochiku
- TV Asahi
- Shogakukan
- NIHONKAI TELECASTING
- Eisei Gekijo
- Keio Agency
- Yomiuri Shimbun Company
- IMAGICA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Railways about?
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 promin...
Who directed Railways?
Railways was directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri.
How long is Railways?
Railways has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Railways released?
Railways was released on May 29, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Railways?
The main cast of Railways includes Kiichi Nakai, Reiko Takashima, Yuika Motokariya, Shiro Sano, Tomoko Naraoka.