Bunt Man

A gentle, earnest drama about starting over after loss, finding purpose in small acts of support, and the quiet dignity of everyday work.

Genres

Drama

Starring

Nobuyuki Suzuki, Kana Kurashina, Tetsu Hirahara

Overview

Yanagisawa Hiroto, a former professional baseball player was once a star home run hitter for the Dragons, but after losing his wife to a sudden illness received a notice that he was let go from the team. The story unfolds as he decides he can’t let his “home run life” come to an end and tries out for a team. However, instead of joining a professional baseball team, he’s directed to become a “sacrifice bunt man” in an ordinary company, where his role is to create opportunities for others.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, warm and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, work, identity, redemption

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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