Ii Hito (1997)

Other name: いいひと。, Good Person, Good Man

Description:

"Ii Hito" tells the story of Yuuji, a young man who achieves his lifelong dream by landing a job at the company producing his favorite running shoes. Yuuji possesses an extraordinary level of sincerity and selflessness, consistently displaying kindness and a genuine desire to help everyone he meets. This unwavering good nature, however, often leads his new coworkers to dismiss him as overly naive or even foolish in a competitive corporate environment.

As Yuuji navigates his new career, his persistent good deeds, though initially unappreciated, gradually start to produce tangible positive results. These unexpected successes, stemming directly from his altruistic approach, begin to open the eyes of his skeptical colleagues. The film beautifully illustrates how Yuuji's pure intentions and consistent helpfulness challenge preconceived notions, compelling his coworkers to reconsider their initial judgments and ultimately come around to the inspiring idea that being a truly nice guy can indeed lead to triumph.

Director: Hoshi Mamoru [星護]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1997

Genre:Drama; Friendship; Romance; Sports