Senryokugai Tsukoku (2009)

Senryokugai Tsukoku 2009 / 戦力外通告 2009 /

The story revolves around Utsugi Hideaki, who joined a clothing company after graduation. With his wife Eriko supporting him at home, he becomes successful at work and is about to be appointed as an executive. However, the company president suddenly dies and is succeeded by his son, who treats Utsugi poorly. Utsugi resigns but has difficulty finding a new job. In addition, Eriko starts working, leading to problems at home. At that point, Utsugi ends up attending a junior high school reunion and meets his old classmates, including his first love. But while everyone seems fine on the surface, they are all actually suffering from their own hardships. (Source: Tokyograph) ~~ Adapted from the novel ‟Notice of Out of Force ‟ (戦力外通告 ) by Fujita Yoshinaga (藤田宜永).