Recommended Work Starring Ryoko Hirosue: "Poppoya"

In 1999, a 19-year-old Ryoko Hirosue co-starred with Japanese actor Ken Takakura in the tear-jerking film "Poppoya." Upon its release, it was screened in over 50 theaters across Japan, grossing 6 billion yen. Both actors won the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress awards at the 23rd Japan Academy Film Prize, respectively. Ryoko Hirosue's adorable appearance in a station master's hat also became one of the film's most famous classic stills. "Poppoya" depicts a station master (played by Ken Takakura) who has faithfully held his post for decades on a local railway line slated for closure. One day, the station master unexpectedly meets a young girl in uniform (played by Ryoko Hirosue) with whom he chats. While finding solace in her company during the lonely winter, he is also reminded of his deceased daughter...