FATHER OF THE MILKY WAY RAILROAD
- 2023
- Drama
- 128 min
- NARUSHIMA Izuru
- Starring: YAKUSHO Koji, SUDA Masaki, MORI Nana, TOYODA Yudai, SAKAI Maki, TANAKA Min
- ©2022 "Father of the Milky Way Railroad" FILM PARTNERS
- RATING: PG
The story of one of Japan’s most beloved authors and the father who always believed in him Directed by NARUSHIMA Izuru, this powerful biopic details the life of legendary poet and novelist MIYAZAWA Kenji, one of Japan’s most beloved children’s authors. As the eldest son of Masajiro, a wealthy pawnbroker, Kenji was raised with the expectation that he would one day inherit the family business. However, the free-spirited Kenji is determined to walk his own path in life, and takes it upon himself to pursue agricultural studies, synthetic gemstones and other eccentric ventures, despite his father’s bewilderment. Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, this incredible story depicts the power of family and unconditional love that endures through times of hardship.
Screening Schedule:
Shangri-La Plaza
6 February – 7:00PM
9 February – 1:00PM
SM Seaside City Cebu
18 February – 7:00PM
21 February – 7:00PM
SM City Baguio
26 February – 4:00PM
28 February – 7:00PM
SM City Iloilo
25 February – 7:00PM
28 February – 7:00PM
SM City Davao
26 February – 4:00PM
28 February – 7:00PM
UPFI Film Center
24 February – 7:00PM
28 February – 4:00PM