Product Description L to R (Western Style). To face the future, sometimes you need a little help from the past An aging railway man facing the closure of his station and the sorrows of his past meets a mysterious young girl who brings an unexpected warmth to the old mans cold and empty days.A man who has seen the rough side of life finds comfort in the memory of a wife he never knew.A husband and wife struggle to recapture the love they once shared by visiting the movie theater where they met as children. And more In these eight short stories by award-winning author Jiro Asada, flawed characters haunted by loss find love, reconciliation and redemption in the most unexpected places. About the Author Jiro Asada is the author of numerous popular novels, stories, and story lines for graphic novels. Many of his works have been made into films, TV dramas, and plays. His collection Poppoya (The Station Master) won the prestigious Naoki Award for popular fiction in 1997. The title story, originally published in 1995, was made into an extremely popular film in 1999. -Product Details Hardcover: 200 pages Publisher: VIZ Media LLC (May 19, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1421527634 ISBN-13: 978-1421527635 Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 1 inches