Father of the Milky Way Railroad

"Father of the Milky Way Railroad" is a 2023 Japanese drama film based on the novel "Silver Railway Father" by Monji Kiyoshi. The film tells the story of Miyazawa Masajiro, a wealthy moneylender, and his eldest son Kenji, who rejects the family business to pursue his passions for farming, jewelry, and religion. As Kenji's life takes a dramatic turn, his father Masajiro is forced to confront the consequences of his own choices and the sacrifices he made for his family, particularly his daughter Toshi, who struggles with tuberculosis. The film explores themes of family, faith, and redemption, as Masajiro tries to support Kenji through his tumultuous journey.