Hitsuyou no nai Hito (1998)

Other name: 必要のない人

Description:

"Hitsuyou no nai Hito" thrusts viewers into the life of a father whose once-illustrious career at a prestigious newspaper defines his family's comfortable existence and high social standing. However, their world is abruptly upended when a mandatory work transfer not only reassigns him but also systematically erodes his hard-earned social status. The film meticulously tracks the family's dramatic descent, as they grapple with the sudden loss of financial security and the harsh judgment from their former peers. The father, burdened by feelings of irrelevance, struggles to redefine his worth beyond his professional achievements, impacting his self-esteem and family dynamics. His wife and children must navigate this unfamiliar landscape of diminished expectations and societal indifference, forcing them to confront painful truths about identity, privilege, and the true meaning of belonging when everything external is stripped away.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1998

Genre:Drama