Railways is a Japanese movie directed by Yoshinari Nishikoori. It was released by Shochiku on May 29, 2010.
The film stars Kiichi Nakai as Hajime Tsutsui, a 49-year-old business man whose mother is stricken with cancer. The situation forces him to reflect on how he’s lived his life thus far, and once he returns home he decides to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a train driver. His family is initially shocked by his seemingly drastic decision, but he’s gradually able to change their minds with his newfound passion and win the confidence of his daughter.