Poppoya (1999)

Poppoya (1999)
a.k.a Tetsudōin/Railwayman/Railroad Man
Director: Yasuo Furuhata
== Plot Synopsis ==
The touching reminiscing of an elderly railroad-station manager (Ken Takakura) is interrupted by the sudden appearance of some good-natured girls.
== Male Deaths ==
* None
== Female Deaths ==
* Ryōko Hirosue [Yukiko Satō]
* Shinobu Otake [Shizue Satō]
== Trivia ==
# Horomai is a fictional train station. Scenes were actually filmed at Ikutora Station, in Sorachi sub-prefecture, Hokkaido. This station - which still displays its fictitious, film name over the front entrance - is often visited by fans, who can see photos and props related to the making of the movie displayed in the waiting room and also board a preserved section of the train which featured prominently in the film.
# Official submission of Japan for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 72nd Academy Awards in 2000.
== Gallery ==
Shinobu Ôtake in Poppoya (1999).png|Shinobu Otake
Category:1999 Films
Category:Japanese Films
Category:Drama
Category:Films
Category:Films based on novels
Category:Japan Academy Film Prize Nominees
Category:Japan Academy Film Prize Winners
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Category:Japan Academy Film Prize's Picture of the Year Winners
Category:Films submitted for Best International Feature Film