Hatarakazaru Monotachi (2020)

Other name: 働かざる者たち, Hatarakazaru Mono Tachi, Those Who Do Not Work, People Who Don't Work

Description:

Hatarakazaru Monotachi presents a poignant film plot about career, passion, and the search for purpose. We meet Hajime, an IT professional with seven years tenure at a bustling newspaper company. Despite his long service, Hajime often neglects his duties, finding solace and passion in writing manga instead of his assigned work. His colleague, Yutaka, frequently vocalizes his belief in prioritizing life over job responsibilities. However, Yutaka's own melancholic disposition sparks a profound self-reflection in Hajime. Witnessing Yutaka's apparent unhappiness, Hajime begins to question his own trajectory: Is his current approach to life and career sustainable? Will he eventually transform into a diligent employee, or will he discover an alternative path to genuine happiness? This powerful narrative, adapted from Sarenda Hashimoto's manga, explores the universal struggle of finding meaning amidst daily responsibilities and unfulfilled dreams.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Comedy