Sanbiki no Ossan(2014)

Sanbiki no Ossan is a Japanese drama series following Kiyokazu, a man who retires after decades at the same company, only to take a temp job at a game center. On his 60th birthday, a family celebration at home takes an unexpected turn when Kiyokazu's anger flares and he walks out, leaving his wife Yoshie, son Kenji, daughter-in-law Takako, and grandson Yuki behind. The series explores the tension between tradition and change as Kiyokazu navigates this pivotal life transition, grappling with identity and purpose beyond his career. What begins as a domestic conflict becomes a deeper examination of aging, family bonds, and the struggle to find meaning in a new chapter. The ensemble cast brings warmth and complexity to this intimate portrait of modern Japanese life and intergenerational relationships.